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Seattle plans to remove bike and bus-friendly features from the RapidRide G project on 12th Avenue and Union Street, following concerns from local businesses about traffic flow. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) aims to improve access for drivers while transit advocates organize a protest against these changes. Work is scheduled to begin on October 4, 2025.
Seattle's minimum wage will rise to $21.30 an hour starting January 1, 2026, reflecting a 2.6% increase based on local inflation. The wage applies to all employees, regardless of immigration status, marking ten years since the city implemented the $15 minimum wage.
Amory Carhart has acquired Outer Planet, a Capitol Hill microbrewery, following its September closure. Carhart plans to reopen the brewery soon, maintaining its European-inspired recipes while introducing new business opportunities.
Seattle Police responded to a protest at Chuck's Hop Shop where pro-Palestine demonstrators confronted the owner over a nearby food truck. The protest, part of a larger movement targeting Israeli-owned businesses, concluded without arrests after officers established ground rules. Meanwhile, police also arrested a suspect with an AR pistol near a nightclub and are investigating a possible hate crime incident in the Pike/Pine area.
The Seattle-King County Public Health Department seeks individuals who assisted a sick bat found near the Arboretum last week. Authorities aim to identify those who may have been exposed to rabies, emphasizing the importance of reporting any potential contact. Public health officials encourage residents to remain vigilant for signs of rabies in local wildlife.
Seattle Police arrested a graffiti suspect known to be armed following a helicopter and K9 search on Harvard Ave E Tuesday night. The pursuit began around 7:30 PM, with the suspect taken into custody by 8 PM. A black backpack was recovered near the scene.
A man suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds during an attempted carjacking in North Capitol Hill on Tuesday night. Police believe the suspects were also involved in another car theft earlier that evening and are currently searching for them.
Katie Wilson, a progressive mayoral candidate in Seattle, emphasizes affordability and community issues in her campaign against incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell. As the election approaches on November 4, she aims to implement plans for $1 billion in affordable housing and expand police alternatives. Harrell accuses Wilson of supporting the defund the police movement while Wilson remains focused on her platform.
Colleen Echohawk has been named the new CEO of Community Roots Housing, a nonprofit focused on affordable housing development in Capitol Hill. The announcement comes as the organization embarks on a new eight-story project aimed at increasing affordable housing options in the community.
French pastry chef Pierre Poulin has opened a six-month pop-up of Petit Pierre Bakery in Capitol Hill, Seattle, offering freshly baked croissants multiple times a day. This new location, developed in partnership with a local bike shop, aims to cater to the trendy, social media-savvy crowd of Capitol Hill with signature items and a special menu for cyclists.