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Seattle's tax revenue has tripled since 2013, driven by new corporate levies that now account for a majority of city income. This shift coincides with a significant loss of jobs in the city, while neighboring regions like Bellevue have gained employment. Business leaders argue the current tax structure is unsustainable and is driving companies away.
Thousands filled Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle for the city’s Pride Parade, a long-running LGBTQ+ celebration dating back to 1974, as marchers in rainbow colors wound from downtown to Seattle Center for a day of community celebration.
Seattle is bracing for a massive Seahawks parade on Feb. 11 expected to draw up to a million fans, with downtown streets closing and multiple transit agencies rerouting buses, adding trains and shuttles, and increasing water taxi and ferry service to move crowds. Riders should check transit advisories, use hubs and Link light rail, and plan to travel early and allow extra time.
A security guard was attacked during an attempted robbery at Nordstrom's flagship store in downtown Seattle, resulting in an assault.