Sound It Out: Librarians and the ArriveCan App Soundside revisits the story we aired last week about crossing the border into Canada and the help that local librarians give when navigating the ArriveCan app. Hans Anderson
Election fraud claims are driving polarization in the midterm elections Claims of election fraud have been increasing since the 2020 election, and they’re having an impact on the upcoming midterm elections in November. Roman Battaglia
Seattle wants to revitalize Third Avenue. What will it take? ‘This question of how you change the environment on Third Avenue has been one the city has struggled with for a long time.’ Kim Malcolm
New Seattle Police chief promises greater collaboration, improved mental health services Seattle, meet your new Chief of Police. Well, new-ish. Libby Denkmann
Pierce, Thurston counties in running for new NW airport A state commission Friday narrowed its list of sites for a new two-runway airport to three locations in rural Thurston and Pierce cou Joshua McNichols
Seattle will launch a new unit of crisis responders under revamped 911 system This fall, the Seattle mayor’s office and city council have agreed to jointly create a new type of crisis response unit to be available when people call 911. Amy Radil
Seattle Solidarity Budget coalition opposes funds for what it calls 'soft cops' A coalition of progressive groups in Seattle will oppose Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposal to pay for 26 additional rangers in the city’s parks. Amy Radil
Is Canada about to ease requirements for crossing the border? How two and a half years of changing restrictions and an app caused disruption to businesses and residents living along the border Hans Anderson
Seattle hikes electricity rates The average renter or homeowner will see their bill go up by about $5 each month, according to Seattle City Light. Paige Browning
