Sitemap - 2024 - Notes from the Emerald City
"Prince" Diaz out, Barnes in, and the outgoing governor wants to tax the rich
Seattle revisits less lethal weapons after SPD received 15,000 complaints in 2020
Seattle Councilmember Morales's resignation raises red flag about Seattle's institutions
Seattle capital gains tax dead...for now
SPD officers are some of the best-paid workers in the city
What would Seattle do without JumpStart?
Seattle City Council considers undoing more of the work of their predecessors
Seattle's budget looks to be in trouble for years to come
The budget fight over affordable housing continues as questions surface about 2026
Harrell's proposed budget might lead to permanent defunding of affordable housing
Permanent SPD Hiring Bonuses and Expanded SODA Zones
How the democratic process in Seattle is being undermined by the City Attorney's Office
Criticism of the Council's new proposed drug and sex work laws continues
Seattle City Council Gets a Little Bit Messy
Seattle electeds are feeling especially "tough on crime" this week
Seattle City Council to decide whether to keep promise to students
Former SPD Chief Diaz remains in the news
SPD Expects More Separations than Hires for Another Year, in Spite of Huge Raises
Seattle Breaks Its Sweeps Record in 2023
ShotSpotter and Diaz are out, Equitable Development funds for BIPOC communities are at risk
Advocates Oppose New Juvenile Solitary Confinement Legislation in King County
Homelessness up 23% while Seattle plans to cut funding for homelessness by 19%
A Day in the Life of Seattle City Council
Seattle Homicides Down in 2024 in Spite of SPD Staffing "Crisis"
Council President Nelson Pushes Back Against Experts' Opinions
New SPOG Contract Would Reportedly Give Police More Money Without Additional Accountability
All Kinds of Power Struggles in Seattle This Week
Does SPD Staffing Impact Crime Rates? Looks Like Not So Much.
Are $230 Million in Seattle Budget Cuts Even Possible? Budget Director Says No.
The Seattle City Attorney Has Been Busy
2024 Has Not Been Kind to Seattle Protesters Thus Far
City Council Talks SPD Staffing While Ignoring Damning Report on the Department's Treatment of Women
The Political Wheel is Turning
Seattle's 2020 Violent Police Response Worse Than Responses in Any Democratic Country
Tacoma Pays $3 Million to the 3 Cops who Killed Manuel Ellis