by Kelsey Hamlin Shivering in the cold as the sun set, breath visible as bright cameras flashed, a crowd of approximately 20 people gained momentum as they grew to about 70 in front of Seattle’s downtown Verizon store Thursday night. The gathering was to protest the latest attempt to end net neutrality (the principle that … Continue reading Seattle’s Net Neutrality Protest Visits Three Internet Conglomerates →

by Kelsey Hamlin Approximately 45 homeless advocates silently stood outside Seattle City Hall on a cold Wednesday evening, holding signs that read “without shelter, people die.”   Women in Black, a group created by Seattle Housing and Resource Effort (SHARE)/WHEEL, honor homeless people who have died on the streets. As soon as they find out, a … Continue reading Houseless Advocates Hold Vigil Outside City Hall, Deliver Letter Against Budget Cuts to Services →

by Kelsey Hamlin/CapitolHillSeattle.com After one of the most procedural and contentious budget sessions Seattle’s most recent boom era with heat on homelessness and, recently, mayoral office funds, the Seattle City Council has passed the 2018 budget.

by Kelsey Hamlin/CapitolHillSeattle.com Seattle City Council budget chair Lisa Herbold’s job is to take the mayor’s budget proposal and shape it for the city’s most important priorities. This week, her committee will put the final touches on Seattle’s budget “balancing” process. A new employee hours tax — sometimes referred to as a head tax — … Continue reading Seattle ‘Employee Hours Tax’ at Center of Budget Debate →

by Kelsey Hamlin Kirsten Harris-Talley emerged victorious from 16 applicants vying to occupy Seattle City Council’s vacant Position 8, left open after Tim Burgess accepted the position of interim Mayor of Seattle until Nov. 28. Harris-Talley who was appointed on Friday afternoon will hold her council position for 51 days.