Seattle releases Climate Change Response Framework to reduce transportation emissions - SDOT BlogAt-a-glance We are proud to release our first-ever Climate Change Response Framework (CCRF)! This will be our guide to reducing transportation emissions and making progress on the goals and strategies contained in Mayor Harrell’s OneSeattle Transportation & Climate Justice Executive Order. At SDOT,… — Seattle Department of Transportation
Some Seattle Council Members Slam Big Business for Austerity ManifestoIn the latest episode of their anti-tax campaign, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) wrote an op-ed for the Seattle Times, spoon-feeding talking points to the wealthy interests they represent and the politicians they bought. As the City stares dow… — The Stranger
One Million Pounds of Trash Removed from North Seattle Freeway EncampmentAt this point, most of us know about the incredible exploits of We Heart Seattle (@weheartseattle.) This homeless outreach group is consistently one of the most impactful in the region because of the… — fixhomelessness.org
Group of homeless people sues Portland over daytime camping banThe group’s class action lawsuit challenges new restrictions the city placed on daytime camping in an attempt to address safety issues stemming from a crisis of people living on the streets. — Seattle Times
Downtown Seattle: ‘I no longer feel safe’Re: “Seattle Symphony’s 2023 opening night impressed. But where was the audience?” : I would like to answer this good question as a former supporter and regular attendee of the Seattle Symphony. I no longer feel safe taking... — Seattle Times
Thief Arrested, Stolen Vehicle and Property Recovered - SPD BlotterOn Saturday the 23rd, police investigated a report of a burglary in the 1800 block of Northeast 75th Street just before 6:00 a.m. The male victim’s vehicle was stolen along with other valuable electronic items. Later around 8:30 a.m., police were able to locate an item from the burglary near the i… — Seattle Police Department
A pilgrimage to a Japanese American prison campDuring World War II, the US government forced more than 125,000 Japanese Americans out of their homes, and into prison camps. Many Japanese Americans from the Pacific Northwest got relocated to a camp in Minidoka, Idaho. For years, Minidoka camp survivors visited the site with their families. This s… — KUOW
Seattle Hard Rock Cafe to close in DecemberSixty-six people are set to lose their jobs, with the anticipated last day being Dec. 1. The company did not cite a reason for the closure. — King 5
Can a Black Person Be a NIMBY?Gentrification has nothing to do with market forces or logic or the invisible hand. It’s the result of state capitalism. — The Stranger
The best time to apply for an AC unit, before federal funding cools off in WashingtonA program that helps low income families access air conditioning units is at risk, as pandemic funding runs out. Washington State’s Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program helps families access AC units, furnace replacements and other energy needs. — KUOW
Bremerton’s Bike Network Approaches Its Moment of Truth - The UrbanistBremerton is set to double its bike lanes, but will the City follow though to create a true network? Twelve watery miles due west of Seattle, Bremerton (population 44,000) is the cultural and employment hub of Greater Bremerton (pop. 180,000) and Kitsap County (pop. 280,000). The city’s largest empl… — The Urbanist
Take a tour of the eye-catching home next to I-5 in SeattleIf you’re ever sat in Seattle traffic at night, chances are, you got a good view of a particularly peculiar glass home with flashing lights. Perhaps you’ve asked what it is and who lives there. — FOX13 Seattle
Ibañez on Mariners: “Nobody wants to fall short”“Although you fell short this year—it’s unfortunate and nobody wants to fall short—but moving forward the future is incredibly bright,” said Raul Ibañez. — KOMO News
Raleigh was Right: Is Mariners Management Committed to Winning?Cal Raleigh’s pain was emotional, daring to question whether the commitment to winning among management and ownership was as sincere as what he felt in the clubhouse after three consecutive r… — Post Alley
Equipment failures cause ongoing power outages in BallardA number of businesses and residences in Ballard have been losing power on and off since Sunday. Seattle Public Utilities says the outages are due to equipment failures, but residents are getting f… — My Ballard
Sunny, cool week to come, with ‘minor disturbance’ MondayFollowing one of the wettest Septembers of the last 80 years, the Puget Sound region could get a perfect fall week of sun and cool, but not cold, temperatures. — Seattle Times