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The Acer House affordable housing project is under construction at 23rd and Cherry, alongside the $8.4 million Garfield Super Block project. Ron Rubin is transforming garages into sMALL Box, a micro-business incubator to boost local commerce and cater to neighborhood youth.
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson faces criticism over proposed changes to conflict of interest rules, which would allow council members to vote on legislation despite disclosing conflicts. Former representative Kshama Sawant and her supporters protested the proposal, claiming it undermines ethics and worker rights. The council meeting was disrupted by chants, leading to a temporary shift to remote proceedings.
Public Health warns of potential measles exposure at Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill on May 2, following a Canadian visitor's itinerary through the Seattle area. The health department advises individuals who may have been exposed to verify their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination amid a national resurgence of measles cases.
A King County Superior Court judge upheld the sale of a Central District property that was once the headquarters of the Seattle Black Firefighters Association. The property, sold for $680,000, sparked controversy among association members and some community groups. The group is considering an appeal against the ruling.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new initiative to enhance safety and boost the economy in the Chinatown-International District. The program, launched in partnership with local businesses and organizations, aims to support small businesses and address crime in the area, particularly following a series of violent incidents.
A Seattle man, Anton Tselykh, survived a 400-foot fall during a climbing accident in the North Cascades. He was part of a group attempting to summit Early Winter North Spire when an anchor failure occurred while rappelling in bad weather. Tselykh managed to reach safety after hours of descent and driving to call for help.
Boeing secured a $96 billion deal with Qatar Airways, marking the airline's largest order for up to 210 jets, including 160 confirmed 787 Dreamliners and 777-9s. The agreement is projected to support approximately 400,000 U.S. jobs, with significant implications for the economy.
Seattle is moving forward with the construction of a new $300 million maintenance facility for Amtrak's Airo trains, which will operate at speeds up to 125 miles per hour. The facility, located in SoDo, will support the launch of these trains on the Amtrak Cascades route by the end of next year.
Seattle's average coldest temperatures rose 3.7°F from 1995-2024 compared to 1951-1980, according to Climate Central's analysis. This trend, observed in 97% of the 243 locations studied, signals significant changes in local ecosystems.
Seattle City Council approved the installation of more automated traffic safety cameras in high-risk areas, including parks and school zones. The legislation aims to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce speeding, supporting the Vision Zero initiative to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030.