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Durkan on upholding of SPD officer's termination: It was 'the right decision and the only decision'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 13, 2021

The Washington State Court of Appeals recently upheld the termination of Adley Shepherd, a former officer with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), who had been accused of punching a woman while she was detained in handcuffs.

City Council honors outgoing planning director with 'Sam Assefa Day'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 4, 2021

The Seattle City Council has honored Samuel Assefa, outgoing director for the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD), for his years of service to the city and the contributions made through his experience in urban planning.

Seattle City Council declares ‘Chief Andy Day’ to honor former Snoqualmie Tribe chair

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 4, 2021

Snoqualmie Chief Andres “Andy” Juan de los Angeles, former Snoqualmie Tribe chair, was recently recognized posthumously by the Seattle City Council with the passing of a proclamation making Feb. 15 “Chief Andy Day,” according to a city council press release.

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Astellas and Seagen seek FDA approval for expanded uses of cancer treatments

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 22, 2021

Astellas Pharma, Inc., and Seagen, Inc., recently submitted supplemental license applications to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Real-Time Oncology Review (RTOR) pilot program for drugs to be used in the treatment of cancers.

Knock raises $20 million in round of growth funding

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 22, 2021

Using money from a recent round of growth funding that raised $20 million, Knock, a CRM (client relationship management) and performance management platform for multifamily property management companies, plans to expand its team and product portfolio.

Mendell Miller sues Washington County Sheriff’s Office for alleged patent infringement

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 28, 2021

The Washington County Sheriff's Office faces an alleged patent infringement lawsuit from Miller Mendel, Inc., company attornies said in a February release.

Sounders FC celebrates Black History Month with program to inspire and support

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 27, 2021

The Seattle Sounders FC has been engaging in special programming as part of Black History Month in order to help the community celebrate diversity while also complimenting initiatives put forward by Major League Soccer.

Seattle Public Schools join national coalition using buying power to get quality foods for students

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 11, 2021

The Seattle Public Schools joined a national school coalition that will further leverage the partnership's buying power for school meals and supplies.

Seattle-based Expedia study finds Americans more likely to travel in 2021

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 11, 2021

Americans plan to make up for lost travel time in 2020 by using more vacation time in 2021, a new survey from Expedia found.

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Seattle Councilmember demands Amazon pay more tax due to record profits

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 8, 2020

After the most recent profit report from Amazon showed a $6.3 billion quarterly profit, Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant (D3) renewed calls for increasing taxes on the corporation rather than cutting the city’s budget.

Seattle earmarks up to $11.6 million for ongoing efforts to prevent COVID-19 spread among homeless residents

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 20, 2020

The City of Seattle recently approved the use of up to $11.6 million in funds to continue reimbursement and contract efforts that enable organizations serving the city’s homeless population to make modifications to their services that contribute to lowered transmission of COVID-19.

Durkan extends rent moratorium to end of year but does not outline plan for when it expires

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 24, 2020

Mayor Jenny Durkan has extended Seattle’s moratorium on evictions that applies not just to residential renters, but to non profit organizations and small businesses as well, leaving the fate of those renters undecided until at least Dec. 31.

West precinct attacked by group that joined protest, 12 officers injured

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 27, 2020

After 12 Seattle Police officers were injured during recent protests that lead to two arrests, the department released a video of the incidents from body-worn cameras, including one engagement in that resulted in the hospitalization of an officer who attempted to prevent a protester from blocking a security camera.

SPD chief warns of drastic personnel cuts that would be required to meat city council's 50% budget cut proposal

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 27, 2020

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best recently addressed fellow officers and city officials in a message regarding how a potential 50% budget cut could affect the department, particularly the diversity of the department.

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