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Under Seattle Mayor Harrell's proposed budget for 2025, the department plans to add up to 80 fresh firefighters/EMTs over the next year

Want to become a firefighter/EMT technician in Seattle? The city is hiring up to 80 people and this is your chance to apply!

Seattle, Washington – Officially starting its application window for people hoping to join the ranks of the city’s firefighting and emergency medical services, Seattle has made...

Seattle is leading the way in the fight against opioid addiction among American cities as EMTs are allowed to use buprenorphine in the field

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Settle becomes the first U.S. city to introduce a pioneering pilot program to fight opioid epidemic amid alarming numbers

Seattle, Washington – By allowing its fire department emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to provide buprenorphine straight in the field, Seattle is leading the way in the...

Beginning Tuesday, October 15, Seattle will implement new street parking charges in line with the city's usual seasonal fee changes

Local News5 months ago

Parking rates in Seattle set to change mid-October. City officials aim to make parking easier for residents and visitors.

Seattle, Washington – Beginning Tuesday, October 15, Seattle will implement new street parking charges in line with the city’s usual seasonal fee changes meant to increase...

By the end of 2025, the plan—known as the One Seattle Budget—aims to increase the count of traffic safety cameras in school zones

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Seattle officials remain fully committed to further increase students’ safety with cracking down on speeding drivers

Seattle, Washington – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed a proactive step in the city’s budget proposal for the next two years to improve student safety...

Habitat for Humanity to start a massive project in Seattle area in an attempt to solve King County's dire shortages of affordable homes

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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to attend the beginning of the building of the largest Humanity multi-family property countrywide

Seattle, Washington – Working with Amazon, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties (SKKC) is poised to start a massive project in Seattle’s Columbia City in...

Seattle is gearing up for an exciting season of fall festivities and Halloween thrills organized by Seattle Parks & Recreation

Local News6 months ago

The fall festive season in Seattle starts soon

Seattle, Washington – Seattle is gearing up for an exciting season of fall festivities and Halloween thrills, with Seattle Parks & Recreation leading the charge. From...

Seattle is about to amend its housing laws significantly in an attempt to solve the housing crisis and provide affordable living options

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Seattle’s housing strategy shift could boost affordable living with expanded congregate housing

Seattle, Washington – Seattle is about to amend its housing laws significantly in an attempt to solve the housing crisis and provide affordable living options. The...

A 57-year-old woman was shot at Hing Hay Park in Seattle and suffered serious injuries in a Sunday evening shooting incident

Local News6 months ago

Shooting suspect taken into custody in King County Jail after Sunday evening shooting in Seattle that left one person injured

Seattle, Washington – A 57-year-old woman was shot at Hing Hay Park in Seattle and suffered serious injuries in a Sunday evening incident, the local police department...

The Seattle Department of Transportation is making major progress improving safety near city schools under Safe Routes to School program

Local News7 months ago

Seattle’s Safe Routes to School program enhances safety near city schools with new traffic measures

Seattle, Washington – Through its Safe Routes to School program, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is making major progress improving safety near city schools. Thanks...

Based on an extensive study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Washington ranks as the seventh most regulated state.

Washington State News7 months ago

Washington is one of the most regulated states nationwide. But that comes at a cost for its residents.

Seattle, Wahsington – Based on an extensive study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Washington ranks as the seventh most regulated state in the...

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Want to become a firefighter/EMT technician in Seattle? The city is hiring up to 80 people and this is your chance to apply!

Settle becomes the first U.S. city to introduce a pioneering pilot program to fight opioid epidemic amid alarming numbers

Parking rates in Seattle set to change mid-October. City officials aim to make parking easier for residents and visitors.

Seattle officials remain fully committed to further increase students’ safety with cracking down on speeding drivers

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to attend the beginning of the building of the largest Humanity multi-family property countrywide

The fall festive season in Seattle starts soon

Seattle’s housing strategy shift could boost affordable living with expanded congregate housing

Shooting suspect taken into custody in King County Jail after Sunday evening shooting in Seattle that left one person injured

Seattle’s Safe Routes to School program enhances safety near city schools with new traffic measures

Washington is one of the most regulated states nationwide. But that comes at a cost for its residents.

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Lawmakers weigh new custody bill as parents and advocates clash over potential impact

Detained for months, former Armenian refugee in Tacoma fights for life-saving medical treatment

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President Trump’s first major immigration move shut down by Seattle U.S. District Judge

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Federal cuts decide the future for Seattle and Washington State

The top 5 most expensive cities in Washington State

Top research centers in Washington brace for impact as federal grant reductions loom

Is Seattle really ready to move forward with expanded crowd control guidelines allowing use of less lethal weapons?

RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

Should Seattle rethink its $2B+ Second Transit Tunnel?