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The Hill: El Cerro taking coffee to new heights from the top of E Pike
A new coffee house is climbing onto the Capitol Hill scene, bringing high-altitude mountain heritage to upper Pike/Pine. El Cerro has opened on E Pike with the relaxed-paced, mist-covered peak environments of the Caribbean. Its name translates to, appropriately, The … Continue reading →
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Wilson's Transit Measure Advances Out of Council Committee Intact
While amendments from the Council did make a mark on the Seattle Transit Measure renewal, it still largely resembles Wilson's initial proposal. Amendments that would have scaled it back in scope and duration were both defeated Thursday.
The Needling@theneedling.com
Whole Nation Misses President’s Speech Because Jimothy: tinyurl.com/2tp3na55
www.theurbanist.org
2026 Primary Election Endorsements
The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2026 primary election endorsements. Check out our great slate of leaders. Be sure to vote by August 4.
Share the Cities (Seattle)@sharethecities.bsky.social
Seattle Voters: A few of our volunteers have created a website to help you learn more about candidates, if you follow us, you know we have some strong opinions, please follow LeftyCheatSheet @electioncheatsheet.bsky.social
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Spokane police to reform ‘temperament codes’
T codes were designed to warn police officers of potential dangers when responding to certain calls, but critics said they may have led police to target at least one activist.
Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social
They're here... @theurbanist.org primary endorsements are out, just in time for ballots to hit your mailboxes. www.theurbanist.org/2026-primary...
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www.theurbanist.org
2026 Primary Election Endorsements
The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2026 primary election endorsements. Check out our great slate of leaders. Be sure to vote by August 4.
publicola.com
Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals - PubliCola
1. A city council committee voted to move legislation forward on Wednesday that will—if it passes full council next week—shut…
publicola.com
Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals - PubliCola
1. A city council committee voted to move legislation forward on Wednesday that will—if it passes full council next week—shut…
David Roberts@volts.wtf
Even when the media *does* factcheck their claims, the right has realized that if it just says "yes it is" over & over again, long enough, the media will tire or bore of saying "no it isn't."
www.capitolhillseattle.com
Madison Valley commercial building damaged in overnight fire — UPDATE
Firefighters battled a stubborn fire in the upper floors of a Madison Valley commercial building overnight. Seattle Fire says there was no injuries despite damage. The cause is under investigation.…
Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social
The Seattle City Council's select committee on the city's transportation benefit district is kicking off now. This morning Katie Wilson's proposed Seattle Transit Measure renewal is getting amended before going to the voters. We're about to see how significantly.
