Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck have proposed a plan to address the city’s $251 million budget shortfall by restructuring the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax to provide relief for small and medium-sized businesses while generating $90 million in new annual revenue.
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Posted inSports
Mariners Return Home For Fireworks And Promotional Giveaways
The Seattle Mariners are hosting a seven-game homestand at T-Mobile Park from June 30 to July 6, featuring themed festivities such as Italian Heritage Night, Bark in the Park, Hello Kitty Night, and Patriotic Fireworks Night, with tickets available at Mariners.com/Tickets.
Posted inLocal
Din Tai Fung To Pay $567K In Seattle Wage Theft Settlement
Din Tai Fung restaurants in Seattle have agreed to pay $567,361 to 1,245 current and former employees and implement compliant policies after an investigation revealed violations of the city’s Paid Sick and Safe Time and Wage Theft ordinances.
Posted inLocal - County
Dunn Proposes Adding Commissioners To Address Backlog
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has proposed legislation to authorize up to three new court commissioner positions to address the backlog of eviction-related cases in King County Superior Court, which is contributing to the region’s affordable housing crisis.
Posted inLocal, Local - County
Two New Measles Cases Confirmed In King County
Two new measles cases have been confirmed in a King County household, bringing the total number of cases in Washington state residents this year to ten, and public health officials are advising those who visited the public locations visited by the individuals while infectious to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
Posted inLocal - County
County’s New System Helps Prevent Untreated Wastewater Spills Into Puget Sound
King County’s West Point Treatment Plant has installed a new onsite battery system to prevent spills of untreated wastewater during power disruptions, and it has already proven successful in 78 power interruptions over the past year.
Posted inArts & Culture
Polish Festival Returns To Seattle With Food, Folklore, And Festivities
Polish Festival Seattle is a free festival at Seattle Center on July 12, featuring food, music, dance, and family-friendly fun, with a focus on Polish culture and traditions.
Posted inLocal - City
Byrd Barr Place To Host Second Annual Block Party
Byrd Barr Place is hosting its second annual Block Party on July 12, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, and activities for all ages, with a focus on strengthening community ties and supporting families and education.
Posted inLocal - City
Byrd Barr Place Announces New Board Members
Byrd Barr Place has announced the addition of two new board members, Telitha Floyd and Michaela Osborne, to its all-Black Board of Directors, in order to advance economic mobility, housing security, and social justice for communities of color in Seattle.
Posted inLocal - County
Public Health Distributes Lockboxes To Promote Gun Safety
Public Health – Seattle & King County, in partnership with local organizations and municipalities, distributed free gun lockboxes to reduce the risk of accidental shootings and gun-related deaths on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
