2026-04-05

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Seattle Local — 2026-04-05#

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According to the sources, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced an aggressive push to build “taller, denser, faster” housing across the city by speeding up the Comprehensive Plan. The plan focuses on accelerating zoning changes to encourage swift development near public transit and in designated growth centers, with rezoning legislation expected as early as next year.

2026-04-06

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Seattle Local — 2026-04-06#

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Community members in Rainier Beach and South Seattle have gathered nearly 800 signatures to petition the city and King County Metro for a permanent memorial at the bus stop where high school students Tyjon Stewart and Traveiah Houfmuse were tragically killed in January. The proposal asks to permanently close the stop and install a wraparound bench, community message tiles, and an artist-painted mural focused on anti-gun violence.

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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.