Mayor Katie Wilson once again failed to commit to blocking a major expansion to the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) surveillance capabilities that the City approved last fall, but has yet to implement. Wilson sided with advocates for immigrants rights, reproductive justice, and civil liberties, opposing the expansion the former Mayor championed and the City Council passed during her campaign. But now, while she still holds concerns about privacy for vulnerable populations, Wilson said she’s “moved” by arguments that surveillance will help solve crime, echoing the position long held by her cop-tech-loving predecessor and the council’s moderate bloc. At minimum, this blurs the distinction between Wilson and the administration voters thought they were replacing.
The Seattle Seahawks return to the Super Bowl Sunday, 12 years after their last and only Super Bowl win. The team’s fan base, nicknamed “The 12s” have a long, loud tradition that dates back to the 80s. The No. 12 jersey has been retired since 1984 to honor the crowd’s spirit and volume.
“At one point during the trial, jurors were shown video of passengers in the vehicle carrying Mays trying to flag down a city ambulance that drove away from them. "
Whatever their intent, the images and words had the effect of re-brutalizing the women on the screen, who did not consent to be used as examples by prosecutors pushing further criminalization of sex work. Although the prosecutor’s office denied any political agenda, they noted during the presentation that they’re hoping to drum up support for state legislation that would elevate paying for sex, currently a misdemeanor, to a felony, punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $10,000.
Washington state’s plan to transition the biggest ferry system in the United States to hybrid-electric by 2040 by purchasing new boats and undertaking complex conversions with several of our existing ferries is ambitious and laudable. No one disputes that we are in dire need of new ferries. Six of 21 ferries were pulled from service in recent weeks, and the converted hybrid electric ferry Wenatchee has been pulled for repairs several times since being put into service in July.
When developers build apartments in pedestrian-heavy areas, many cities require restaurants or retail on the ground floor. The idea is to encourage people to walk, rather than drive, to shop and dine.
Link to land use ordinance:
https://services.seattle.gov/Portal/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=DPDPublicNotice&TabName=DPDPublicNotice&capID1=25SCI&capID2=00000&capID3=D1478&agencyCode=SEATTLE&IsToShowInspection=
“consumers say that the pullback isn’t just about saving money; it’s about redefining what celebration means in an era of burnout, inflation and environmental awareness.”
If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid — the decommissioned 144-car Hyak and the 87-car Klahowya.
Embattled electric bike maker Rad Power Bikes is facing another challenge as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to consumers Monday to stop using some of the Seattle-based company’s bikes because of danger posed by their lithium-ion batteries.
A Grays Harbor County resident died Friday after earlier testing positive for a type of bird flu never before detected in humans, state health officials reported.
Henry Yesler’s sawmill, and his unconventional marriage, helped make the city a leader in literature and gave us one of the great 20th century writers.
My coffee and tea tastes better. My hoodies and knit caps are getting used again. I’ve got months worth of TV shows to get through. Pioneer Square Art Walk is better when it’s cold (I have no idea why but it is).
Also note: According to the Washington State University 2026 Fiscal Year budget document, WSU will receive $340.2 million (that’s one third of a billion dollars) from Washington state appropriations for FY2026.
The Better Bus Lanes coalition calls for faster buses throughout the city, because fast buses need great transit streets. The campaign will focus on three of the busiest and most critical streets for transit in Seattle:
“The incident on Wednesday in which an individual interrupted a lecture in Kane Hall while apparently making Nazi salutes and hurling insults at the instructor and students is completely unacceptable,” the statement from Balta read in part. “The instructor and several students from the class followed the person until UWPD personnel arrived and took him into custody.”
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