Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has filed a civil lawsuit against Glock, Inc. and three Glock-authorized gun retailers for allegedly knowingly manufacturing and distributing semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using a “Glock switch”.
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Posted inLocal - City
Seattle Police Exit Federal Oversight After 13-Year Consent Decree
The City of Seattle is no longer under federal oversight of its police department, ending a 13-year consent decree, and returning full control of the police department to local authorities.
Posted inArts & Culture
Youth-Led Exhibit Brings New Visions To Civic Art
Seattle youth curators have selected works for a new art exhibition titled You, Me, & Everything Between Us, which runs from September 4 through October 11, 2025, at ARTS at King Street Station, and aims to expand the city’s public art holdings to reflect more diverse artistic voices and lived experiences.
Posted inState
Free Toolkit Helps Washington Residents Prepare For Medicare Enrollment
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner is offering a free Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit to help eligible residents prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
Posted inLocal - City
Harrell Announces Historic Investment In Affordable Housing
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $170 million investment in affordable housing, the largest single-year commitment in Seattle’s history, to support the creation of new affordable rental homes, preserve existing properties, and provide stabilization funds to keep financially struggling housing projects viable.
Posted inLocal - County
Audit Reveals Oversight Failures In County Human Services Grants
A King County audit has revealed potential fraud, payments to unapproved subcontractors, and millions of dollars in taxpayer funds at risk due to lapses in financial oversight at the Department of Community and Human Services.
Posted inState
Washington Roundtable Names Rachel Smith As Next President
The Washington Roundtable announced this week that Rachel Smith will become its next president, effective October 1, 2025.
Posted inLocal - County
Seattle, King County To Partner On New Crisis Care Facility
King County is moving forward with plans to open a second regional Crisis Care Center in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, following a letter of conditional support from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and a proposal submitted by King County Executive Shannon Braddock to the County Council.
Posted inLocal - City
Weekend I-5 Closure In Seattle Will Severely Impact Northbound Travel
Northbound I-5 will be closed from the I-90 interchange to Northeast 45th Street from Friday, Aug. 15 to Monday, Aug. 18 due to the WSDOT’s “Revive I-5” project, resulting in major delays and the need for alternate routes.
Posted inLocal - County
Metro Expands Service With New Routes And More Frequency
King County Metro is launching a major service boost on August 30th, with expanded bus routes, more frequent trips, and improved connections to Sound Transit’s 2 Line light rail, providing more reliable and accessible regional travel options.
