tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:/news-and-city-life/publicola/feed?format=atom PubliCola - Seattle Met 2019-02-08T11:32:52-08:00 tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124794 2019-02-08T11:32:52-08:00 2019-02-08T11:32:53-08:00 Top 10 Stories: Deadly Use of Force Law, Sales Tax Credit, and Evictions Your weekly dose of top political stories. Your weekly dose of top political stories. Anne Dennon tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124793 2019-02-07T07:43:56-08:00 2019-02-07T08:12:38-08:00 Democratic Lawmakers Push a Sales Tax Exemption for Low-Income Households State lawmakers already approved this program in 2008—but then the recession hit. It was never fully funded. State lawmakers already approved this program in 2008—but then the recession hit. It was never fully funded. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124785 2019-02-06T15:49:54-08:00 2019-02-06T15:49:56-08:00 7 Questions Answered About Seattle's Fight Against Eviction Seattle City Council members say they plan to combat the "eviction crisis." Seattle City Council members say they plan to combat the "eviction crisis." Haley Gray tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124786 2019-02-06T08:12:45-08:00 2019-02-06T10:36:40-08:00 Lisa Herbold Still Hates the Streetcar The $285.8 million price tag and $65.3 million shortfall could be her best chance to kill the project. The $285.8 million price tag and $65.3 million shortfall could be her best chance to kill the project. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124783 2019-02-05T12:13:03-08:00 2019-02-05T12:15:52-08:00 Governor Signs Off on Changes to New Deadly Force Law Legislators needed a two-thirds majority vote to change an initiative passed by voters. Legislators needed a two-thirds majority vote to change an initiative passed by voters. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124778 2019-02-05T09:05:28-08:00 2019-02-05T09:05:29-08:00 State of the Union Guests: Who Are Our Lawmakers Inviting? Washington's Democratic congressional delegates are sending a message. Washington's Democratic congressional delegates are sending a message. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124777 2019-02-05T07:35:52-08:00 2019-02-05T10:39:37-08:00 Sawant Wants to Change Hiring Process for Human Services Director The council member blocked mayor Jenny Durkan's appointment choice in committee, demanding instead a different way to hire for the role. The council member blocked mayor Jenny Durkan's appointment choice in committee, demanding instead a different way to hire for the role. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124774 2019-02-02T10:00:00-08:00 2019-02-02T17:18:42-08:00 Did the State Get It Wrong on the Viaduct? Carmageddon didn't happen. Why? Carmageddon didn't happen. Why? Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124522 2019-02-01T13:00:00-08:00 2019-02-04T11:36:27-08:00 Should Washington Ditch a "Tampon Tax"? Here's Why It's Complicated. Council member Teresa Mosqueda wants Seattle to lead by exempting menstrual products from the sales tax. Council member Teresa Mosqueda wants Seattle to lead by exempting menstrual products from the sales tax. Anne Dennon tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124764 2019-02-01T09:00:00-08:00 2019-02-01T10:30:56-08:00 Viaduct Celebrations Make Way for New SR 99 Tunnel Seattle pays homage to the Alaskan Way Viaduct and welcomes its replacement. Seattle pays homage to the Alaskan Way Viaduct and welcomes its replacement. Gwen Hughes tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124767 2019-02-01T08:17:54-08:00 2019-02-01T10:45:49-08:00 Top 10 Stories: Super Tuesday, Schultz, and Homegrown Weed Your weekly dose of top political stories. Your weekly dose of top political stories. Anne Dennon tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124771 2019-01-31T07:39:04-08:00 2019-01-31T09:30:34-08:00 Washington Could Move Up Its Presidential Primary Date Will this state's vote finally matter in 2020? Will this state's vote finally matter in 2020? Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124770 2019-01-30T16:10:27-08:00 2019-01-30T16:10:28-08:00 Lisa Herbold Is Running for Re-Election The City Hall veteran says she's not done yet. The City Hall veteran says she's not done yet. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124766 2019-01-30T09:00:00-08:00 2019-02-05T11:09:49-08:00 What to Know About Seattle's Education Levies Look out for your February special election ballot. Then vote. Look out for your February special election ballot. Then vote. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124763 2019-01-30T07:30:00-08:00 2019-01-30T10:03:31-08:00 Advocates Call for State Protections Against Eviction A new study published by Washington Community Action Network surveyed more than 800 tenants about their experiences with rental housing. A new study published by Washington Community Action Network surveyed more than 800 tenants about their experiences with rental housing. Haley Gray tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124759 2019-01-29T12:39:27-08:00 2019-01-30T11:14:26-08:00 Former Police Chief Is Running for Seattle City Council Jim Pugel built a reputation as an early supporter of police reform. Jim Pugel built a reputation as an early supporter of police reform. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124757 2019-01-29T10:35:11-08:00 2019-01-29T10:35:12-08:00 Seattle City Council Freezes Redevelopment on Mobile Home Parks Residents of Halcyon Mobile Home Park feared evictions when the property went up for sale. Residents of Halcyon Mobile Home Park feared evictions when the property went up for sale. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124752 2019-01-28T11:14:00-08:00 2019-01-28T11:14:02-08:00 Democratic Party Cries Foul over Howard Schultz's Potential 2020 Run The former Starbucks chairman told CBS he would run as an independent. The former Starbucks chairman told CBS he would run as an independent. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124718 2019-01-25T13:08:02-08:00 2019-01-25T13:08:03-08:00 Top 10 Stories: Council Members' Re-Election Bids, Inslee's 2020 Aspirations, and Seattle's IT Department Your weekly dose of top political stories. Your weekly dose of top political stories. Anne Dennon tag:www.seattlemet.com,2005:Article/124746 2019-01-25T07:30:00-08:00 2019-01-25T10:14:52-08:00 Rides on King County Water Taxi Tripled Last Week West Seattle commuters are discovering that there's a thing called a water taxi, and it is good. West Seattle commuters are discovering that there's a thing called a water taxi, and it is good. Hayat Norimine hnorimine@seattlemet.com