by Callie Craighead SeattlePI

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Acquiring newly constructed buildings, Seattle plans to open 165 affordable housing units this fall

Seattle officials announced $50 million in new local and state investments on Monday to "rapidly create new income- and rent-restricted housing" for those experiencing homelessness in the city.Using $25 million in city...

Sound Transit pilots new 'fare ambassador' program with focus on education, not enforcement

With three new link light rail stations in Seattle set to open next weekend, Sound Transit has taken steps to "reimagine" fare compliance by piloting a new fare ambassador program to replace...

Poll: Bruce Harrell leads in Seattle mayoral race, but many voters are still undecided

With Seattle's Nov. 2 general election just weeks away, many voters remain undecided about the future leadership of the city.The new Crosscut/Elway poll revealed that similar to the primary election results, Bruce Harrell,...

Early fall is 'spider season' in Seattle, but don't be afraid, experts say

If you've noticed copious amounts of spider webs decorating your railings, mail boxes and windows when venturing outside recently, you're not alone.Early fall is Seattle's so-called "spider season" when two species, the...

'Compassion Seattle' appeal rejected by Washington court; measure will not appear on Nov. ballot

"Today’s rejection of our emergency appeal motion means that Seattle voters must change who is in charge if they want a change to the city’s failed approach to addressing the homelessness crisis,"...

Seattle's Day In Day Out music festival loses major act; will not require masks outdoors

Seattle's first major live music festival in over a year and a half will commence this weekend, with nearly 8,000 fans heading to Seattle Center to hear artists like Chvrches, Kaytranada, Big...

'Revive I-5' returns: Southbound Interstate 5 to undergo lane reductions in Seattle next weekend

Seattle drivers should prepare for delays on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near downtown next weekend as the "Revive I-5" project returns.Starting at 8 p.m. on Sept. 10, the Washington State...

Washington ferry staffing shortages could lead to longer wait times over Labor Day weekend

Western Washington residents looking to hop on a ferry over the long Labor Day weekend should be expecting longer wait times and potential last-minute cancelations.Up against a staffing shortage, Washington State Ferries...

by Callie Craighead SeattlePI

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