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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-10#

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled aggressive plans to expand housing and shelter capacity across the city during her first 100 days in office. Her initiatives include accelerating zoning changes to build denser housing near public transit, alongside a request for $5 million to help stand up to 1,000 new shelter and emergency units by June. This rapid expansion is largely driven by preparations for an expected influx of 750,000 visitors ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-04-10

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Seattle Local — 2026-04-10#

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Opponents of Washington’s newly passed “millionaires tax” have filed a legal challenge in Klickitat County, arguing that the income tax violates the state constitution. This lawsuit sets up a major court battle over the state’s effort to tax its highest earners and is expected to shape future tax policy statewide.

2026-06-30

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Seattle Local — 2026-06-30#

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Starting Wednesday, Washington drivers will pay slightly more at the pump as the state’s gas tax increases by 2%,. This statewide hike to the motor vehicle fund takes effect just as residents prepare to hit the roads for the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend,.

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Seattle Local — Week of 2026-06-27 to 2026-07-03#

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Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a sweeping restructuring of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after a forensic audit revealed $13 million in unaccounted public funds. The troubled agency will see its budget slashed by 75% and face layoffs as the city and county reclaim management of $160 million in homelessness contracts. This joint plan aims to immediately stabilize fiscal controls and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements moving forward.