CM Pedersen 鈥榙isappointed鈥� in mayor’s decision to 鈥榢ick the can鈥� on citywide bridge repairs
While eyes linger on the West Seattle Bridge, Councilmember Alex Pedersen is "disappointed" that other bridge renovation projects are getting overlooked.3 years ago
鈥榃e鈥檙e pretty disappointed by this,鈥� says cycling nonprofit of decision to restrict bikes at Green Lake
A cycling nonprofit takes issue with Seattle Parks Department's decision to restrict wheeled traffic on the Green Lake inner loop.3 years ago
As Seattle continues to lose police, new report finds mixed results for hiring bonus program
A recent report sheds light on the effectiveness of hiring bonuses for the SPD; the council and mayor weigh in on the recruitment strategy.3 years ago
West Seattle Bridge repair on track to finish in 鈥榤id-2022鈥� with concrete drivers鈥� limited return
Repair of the West Seattle Bridge is tentatively scheduled to conclude, on schedule, by 'mid-2022' with the return of some concrete drivers.3 years ago
Downtown bus stop closes under Seattle police and mayoral crime initiative
The city of Seattle and King County Metro will temporarily shut down the northbound bus stop on Third and Pike as part of a larger crime initiative.3 years ago
Employers deny claims of collusion, price-fixing as Seattle-area concrete strike nears fifth month
The Seattle-area concrete strike has had a profound impact on the price of construction projects. Suppliers deny price-fixing.3 years ago
With construction delayed over Teamsters鈥� strike, King County wants to supply its own concrete
County Executive Constantine wants King County to develop 鈥渢heir own concrete manufacturing facilities" as frustration with the concrete strike builds.3 years ago
Seattle Starbucks location votes to become first on West Coast to unionize
The Starbucks in Seattle鈥檚 Capitol Hill neighborhood at Broadway and Denny has successfully voted to unionize through the National Labor Relations Board.3 years ago
More ‘treatment options available at the felony level,’ city attorney says of repeat offenders
A focus of the city attorney's recently announced High Utilizer Initiative will be an attempt to merge repeat offenders鈥� misdemeanor charges into a felony.3 years ago
‘We’re so far behind on this’: Seattle council looks to catch up on affordable housing data
The council looks for better information on where Seattle's affordable housing lies with potential zoning changes on the horizon.3 years ago
Sound Transit mulls aggressive fare enforcement with revenue forecasts in 鈥榳rong direction鈥�
A high percentage of light rail riders not paying fares forces Sound Transit's hand in considering more aggressive measures to generate revenue.3 years ago
Union push among Starbucks workers an 鈥榚volving backdrop鈥� of ‘uncertainty,鈥� says retiring CEO
Retiring Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson addresses internal allegations of anti-union activity in front of an annual shareholder meeting.3 years ago
Sound Transit considers competing proposals for West Seattle, Ballard Link extension
The future of light rail through West Seattle to Ballard hangs in the balance as Sound Transit negotiates its draft Link extension plans.3 years ago
Seattle-area concrete delivery set to resume with some drivers cleared to work Tuesday
Teamsters 174 is allowing striking workers with three Seattle-area concrete suppliers to return to work Tuesday, March 15. Negotiations will continue.3 years ago
Local leaders weigh investigation into concrete suppliers over bid-rigging and collusion concerns
City leaders are considering an investigation into concrete suppliers affected by an ongoing strike over concerns of bid-fixing and collusion.3 years ago
UW expert: 鈥楴uclear is absolutely essential’ as feds fund next-gen nuclear revitalization
The U.S. Department of Energy sponsors two projects with ties to Washington to create the next generation of nuclear power technology.3 years ago
Flush with state dollars, Seattle’s Aurora redesign emerges
The Legislature appropriates $50 million in new funding for the redesign of Aurora Avenue North in Seattle, with construction to begin by March 1, 2024.3 years ago
Concrete strike negotiations worsen as supplier offers terms that penalize picket lines
The latest terms of a supplier involved in an ongoing concrete strike stipulate that employees must work behind picket lines, fracturing negotiations.3 years ago
Indigenous relics evoke questions of ownership amid Skagit dam relicensing
Seattle City Light transfers pre-contact Indigenous relics to the Upper Skagit Tribes as it undergoes relicensing of its Skagit River dams.3 years ago
Washington schools to begin lifting mask requirements March 12 despite union pushback
The state Department of Health confirms that schools will lift mask requirements on March 12. But some educators are disappointed by the timeline.3 years ago
King County prosecutor: Ramping up convictions isn’t ‘panacea’ for public safety crisis
Prosecutions under Mayor Harrell's new tough-on-crime initiative have returned some repeat offenders back onto the streets, and the KCPO explains why.3 years ago
Organized labor burgeons in Legislature with collective bargaining success for legislative staff
Following a legislative-staff sickout over working condition demands, the state moves forward on an extension of collective bargaining to Legislative aids.3 years ago
Richard Sherman pleads guilty to three misdemeanor charges
Richard Sherman pleaded guilty Monday in King County District Court to three misdemeanor charges.3 years ago
