Seattle sends $480 million library levy to August ballot, putting taxes and branch funding in focus
Seattle WA – The City Council advanced a seven-year library levy to the August 4 ballot, with a higher price tag and a set homeowner tax estimate.
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Seattle’s $480M library levy heads to the August ballot after council ups the price tag
Seattle WA – Seattle voters will decide a larger library levy this August after council added $69.7 million, pushing the package to about $479.7 million.
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Seattle opens Phase 2 hearings on where denser housing can go next
Seattle WA – Seattle’s Phase 2 comprehensive-plan hearings are underway, opening a new fight over where apartments, mixed-use buildings, and transit growth can go.
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Mayor Signals Bigger Housing Push as City Advances 2026 Transportation Plan
Seattle, WA – April 3, 2026 – Seattle’s mayor is eyeing denser housing and faster zoning changes as the city advances its 2026 transportation levy rollout.
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Seattle Weighs New Taxes, Port Funding Boost, and Spring Housing Signals
Seattle, WA – April 2, 2026 – City tax talks, port funding wins, and fresh housing data signal a pivotal spring for Seattle’s economy.
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Housing Fees Debated, Supply Reforms Advance, SHA Seeks Budget Input
Seattle, WA – April 1, 2026 – Housing permits slump, City Hall weighs fee rollback, Chamber pushes supply reforms, and SHA seeks budget input.
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Housing Fees, Growth Plan, and Budget Gap Top Seattle’s Week in Policy Moves
Seattle, WA – March 31, 2026 – Housing fees face rollback talk, growth planning ramps up, and new taxes surface as leaders confront a major budget gap.
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Growth Plan Talks, Light Rail Opening, and Utility Rate Hikes Lead Seattle Week
Seattle, WA – March 30, 2026 – City growth plan town halls, new light rail service, utility rate hikes, and a 189-unit tower shape the week ahead.
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Light Rail Crosses Lake Washington as East Link Opens, Reshaping Regional Transit
Seattle, WA – March 29, 2026 – East Link light rail begins service across Lake Washington, marking a major transit milestone for Seattle and the Eastside.
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Seattle Lawmakers Advance Tax, Foster Care Reform and City Budget Priorities
Seattle, WA – March 27, 2026 – State lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, foster care funding reform, and Seattle outlines new budget and policy priorities.
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Light Rail Expansion, Metro Service Changes Set for Seattle This Weekend
Seattle, WA – March 26, 2026 – Major light rail expansion and Metro service updates arrive March 28, reshaping cross-lake travel and bus routes.
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Harbor Safety Conference, Light Rail Countdown and a Busy Week Across Seattle
Seattle, WA – March 25, 2026 – A major maritime safety conference, light rail expansion countdown and citywide events make for a busy midweek.
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Spring Events Fill Seattle Venues This Weekend
Seattle, WA – March 22, 2026 – A busy weekend brings French Fest, Taste Washington, and BrainFest as spring events fill venues across the city.
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Seattle Headlines: Wealth Tax Vote, Renton Condo Fire, Light Rail Nears I-90 Launch
Seattle, WA – March 21, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a new wealth tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and light rail prepares to cross I-90.
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Millionaires Tax Advances, Deadly Renton Fire, and Crowded House Race Lead Seattle Headlines
Seattle, WA – March 17, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaires tax as a deadly Renton fire displaces families and a crowded House race takes shape.
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Tax Vote Advances, Deadly Fire Displaces Families, Crowded House Race Emerges
Seattle, WA – March 16, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and a crowded House race unfolds.
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Seattle Headlines: Tax Vote, Renton Fire, Health Care Funding Fight
Seattle, WA – March 13, 2026 – State lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and advocates rally to protect health care funding.
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Millionaires Tax Advances, Deadly Renton Fire, Foster Care Reform Lead Seattle Headlines
Seattle, WA – March 12, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and foster care reform clears the Senate.
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Seattle Headlines: Renton Fire Tragedy, Snow Showers Possible, Lawmakers Eye Foster Care Funds
Seattle, WA – March 11, 2026 – A deadly condo fire, shifting weather outlook, and a foster care funding bill lead local headlines.
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Seattle Headlines: Bridge Closure, New State Law, and Street Racing Assault
Seattle, WA – March 10, 2026 – A major bridge closure, a new workers’ rights law, and a downtown assault are leading local headlines this week.
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Seattle Lawmakers Advance Millionaires Tax; Deadly Fire Displaces Families
Seattle, WA – March 9, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, a deadly condo fire displaces families, and a beloved zoo says goodbye.
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Seattle Lawmakers Advance Millionaires Tax; Renton Fire Displaces Families; Foster Care Reform Moves Forward
Seattle, WA – March 8, 2026 – State lawmakers advance a millionaires tax as a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families and foster care reform gains traction.
