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Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington
weather3 days ago

Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington

An upper-level low will trigger scattered thunderstorms across Western Washington Saturday, with Seattle area lightning, mixed showers, and cooler highs around 70. Eastern Washington faces more lightning but little rain, elevating wildfire risk under dry conditions and fire-weather warnings. Storm activity tapers by Saturday night, with some lingering showers possible Sunday in the North, and the west set for sunnier, milder conditions next week while models hint at a larger rain event late August into September.

via Emerald City Weather Blog|
#fire-weather#seattle#thunderstorms
Seattle Fast-Tracks Vision Zero Safety Upgrades Across the City
local3 days ago

Seattle Fast-Tracks Vision Zero Safety Upgrades Across the City

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signs a sweeping executive order directing SDOT and partner agencies to accelerate Vision Zero safety work, fast-tracking corridor overhauls (Rainier Ave S, Aurora Ave N, S Jackson St, 4th Ave S, MLK Jr Way S), daylighting 20 intersections by next summer, expanding automated traffic enforcement (four new cameras, up to 10 by 2029), upgrading city and contractor fleets with safety features, and pursuing state changes to speed project delivery and broaden no-turn-on-red rules, with a target of 40% School Streets participation and an emphasis on faster delivery across a wide range of safety interventions.

via The Urbanist|
#daylighting#local#sdot
Seattle Mayor’s Recall Effort Faces Uphill Battle Over Public Safety Decisions
politics12 days ago

Seattle Mayor’s Recall Effort Faces Uphill Battle Over Public Safety Decisions

Two Seattle residents filed a recall petition against Mayor Katie Wilson, accusing her of dereliction of duties related to public safety and citing moves on Aurora Avenue, Little Saigon, and turning off CCTV cameras after the World Cup. If a judge allows the recall to proceed, supporters would have about six months to collect roughly 70,000 signatures to place the measure on the ballot. recalls in Seattle’s history are rare, and experts say the charges describe missteps rather than illegal acts, making success uncertain; if it advances, an election could occur next year.

via KUOW|
#elections#local-government#note-extra-tag-may-be-trimmed-to-five
SPD detective challenges Seattle’s Bite of Seattle shooting timeline
local13 days ago

SPD detective challenges Seattle’s Bite of Seattle shooting timeline

SPD detective Brian Pritchard says Seattle’s public narrative about the Bite of Seattle shooting is not accurate, alleging officials delayed a briefing until dignitaries arrived. His comments surfaced during a Seattle City Council hearing and come amid broader questions about communications and transparency that may spur an inspector general review, after the July 26 shooting left three dead and four wounded.

via KOMO|
#bite-of-seattle#city-council#local
Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Tax Lien, Absences, and Policy Rift
local-news21 days ago

Seattle Police Chief Resigns Amid Tax Lien, Absences, and Policy Rift

New information surrounding Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation includes a federal tax lien against him and his wife, questions about his availability during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, and disagreements over public-safety policy; Mayor Katie Wilson says leadership concerns drove the resignation, Barnes will receive about $700,000, and Assistant Chief Andre Sayles was named interim chief.

via KIRO 7 News Seattle|
#local-government#local-news#police
Seattle wrestles with sharp inflation as energy bills soar.
economy22 days ago

Seattle wrestles with sharp inflation as energy bills soar.

Seattle is grappling with one of the nation’s highest inflation rates (4.5% in June), driven mainly by energy costs: gas around $5.30 a gallon and electricity bills rising sharply, with Seattle utilities up about 48.5% since 2024 and rate hikes planned for 2027–29. Rent and everyday expenses squeeze households—commuters like Britney Johnson spend about $1,700 on rent and $200 on utilities while cutting back on dining and groceries; many people, including tech workers, report budget-driven sacrifices and job insecurity as energy costs and the cost of living stay high. The piece notes how energy regulation, data-center demand, and the region’s high base costs are widening the gap for middle-class families.

via CNN|
#cost-of-living#economy#energy-prices