Seattle has a new police chief: Shon Barnes
Seattle's new police chief, Shon Barnes, will prioritize recruiting, crime prevention and community engagement.
Seattle welcomes Shon Barnes as new Police Chief
SEATTLE, Wash. — The City of Seattle welcomed a new Police Chief on Thursday. Chief Shon Barnes marked his first day by ...
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Mayor Harrell Launches Executive Order to Combat Displacement and Bolster Affordable Housing in Seattle
Mayor Harrell of Seattle issued an Executive Order to strengthen anti-displacement strategies for affordable housing.
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Fresh lawsuit hits Oregon city at the heart of Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments
The small Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that allowed cities across the country to enforce homeless camping bans is facing a fresh lawsuit over its ...
Philanthropists, prominent families donate $30 million to finish Memorial Stadium project
The One Roof Stadium Partnership, a consortium of the Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena and the One Roof Foundation, said ...
Some WA communities debate over removing fluoride in drinking water
More than 70% of the U.S. population that uses public drinking water systems has access to water with fluoride levels that prevent tooth decay.
Seattle's Spark Block project brightens crime-ridden areas with festive lights year-round
Two of Seattle's most crime-ridden areas are looking much brighter following the introduction of festive lights that now span ...
Tacoma will need a new city manager. Here’s why you shouldn’t expect a permanent hire soon
Tacoma expects to have an interim city manager in place by May, shortly before Elizabeth Pauli retires, but will leave the ...