It’s been quite the day for court rulings. Let’s dive straight in.
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Thursday news roundup
More elections news, but a lot of non-election stuff too.
Continue readingTaking a break this week
We’re taking some vacation time this week. SCC Insight will return next week with fresh wordiness and nerdiness. Stay cool and hydrated.
Continue readingCity announces next phase for COVID vaccination efforts
This morning the City of Seattle announced that over the course of June it will be closing its vaccination sites at Lumen Field, Rainier Beach, West Seattle and North Seattle College, and shifting its focus to mobile vaccination teams.
Continue readingCondolences and thoughts for Council President Gonzalez and her family
Today is not a day for politics. Our thoughts and best wishes go to Council President Gonzalez and her family as they deal with the tragedy of losing a loved one and the upheaval of being displaced from their home. May they find comfort in each other’s arms, support in their friends, and solace in their fond memories of better times shared and of a life well lived.
Continue readingThis week in Council Chambers: March 8-12, 2021
Not a lot of high-profile business for the Council this week; still, plenty of meetings and business to crank through, including several bills related to city spending.
Continue readingMonday news roundup
It’s a slow news day to start the week… I guess we’re all busy filling out our ballots. Also, VOTE.
Continue readingSPD withdraws subpoena for local media companies’ protest footage
This afternoon, the Seattle Police Department informed the Washington Supreme Court that it is withdrawing its subpoena for local media companies’ photographic and video footage from early summer related to its attempt to track down the man who stole a firearm out of a police car.
Continue readingNotes from today’s Council meetings, plus some schedule updates
Lots of schedule changes and updates, plus a few bills got their final blessing this afternoon.
Continue readingMayor to issue emergency order blocking evictions for nonprofits and small businesses
Tomorrow morning, Mayor Durkan is expected to sign an emergency order prohibiting the eviction of small businesses and non-profits during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
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