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After his four years in the position, the shakeup follows accusations of discrimination, female officers suing for sexual harassment and more complaints.

Leaders from 28 companies – including Zillow, Redfin and F5 – called on Mayor Bruce Harrell to boost density in the Comprehensive Plan.

The retroactive deal covers back pay for 2021-2023, but does little to increase accountability measures. The city is negotiating for a 2024 contract.

A coalition including the Chamber of Commerce, realtors and nonprofits say that Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan would not help its affordability problem.

A coalition is asking to increase the levy to $1.9B for more bike and pedestrian safety measures — which a poll found a majority of voters might support. 

In a Cascade PBS interview, Seattle’s mayor shares how his background shapes his work, from his stance on public safety to his hope for an NBA return.

The new five-year analysis digs into every department’s spending in an effort to help the city confront a projected $241 million deficit in 2025.

The pilot program proposed by Tammy Morales would’ve offered incentives to develop mixed-use buildings while partnering with community organizations.

The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more.

The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits.

Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules.

Some Councilmembers who promised to conduct a full audit are softening their approach. Now the city is trying new processes for the next cycle.

The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years.

In his State of the City speech, Bruce Harrell tallied improvements on safety, housing and Downtown recovery, and alluded to the city’s former NBA team.

Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries.