Seattle, WA
Civic snapshot for ZIP code 98101
Your Representatives
Michael Kratsios
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
United States
Markwayne Mullin
RSecretary of Homeland Security
United States
Local Government Activity
A resolution adopting the Statements of Legislative Intent for the 2026 Adopted Budget and 2026-2031 Adopted Capital Improvement Program.
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Passed at Full CouncilComprehensive Plan Phase II Introduction
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Heard in CommitteeReappointment of Tiffany Kelly-Gray as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 28, 2029.
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Full Council Agenda ReadyReappointment of Fynniecko Glover Jr. as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 28, 2029.
Appointment (Appt)
Full Council Agenda ReadyReappointment of Juan C. Rodriguez as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 29, 2028.
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Full Council Agenda ReadyPublic Hearing on a temporary moratorium on permit applications for the establishment, expansion, or conversion of existing structures to detention centers (Ordinance 127401)
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Full Council Agenda ReadyReappointment of Eliana Horn as member, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, for a term to February 28, 2029.
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Full Council Agenda ReadyHow This Affects You
King County Flood Control District joins Bellevue TIF project through 2052
King County Flood Control District has agreed to participate in Bellevue's Grand Connection Crossing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project, meaning a portion of future property tax increment revenues from that area will be redirected to pay for public improvements there instead of going to the District's general fund. This reduces revenues available to the District for flood control operations, though it does not directly increase resident tax rates.
This is a preliminary estimate based on proposed rates that may change before adoption. Estimate based on ZIP-level medians. Your actual impact depends on your property assessment, exemptions, and filing status.
Real estate excise tax number 2 fund ordinance amendment
This ordinance amends King County's rules governing the real estate excise tax (a fee charged on property sales). The specific changes to tax rates or thresholds are not detailed in the title or description provided, making it difficult to determine whether this represents an increase or decrease in costs for residents buying or selling property.
This legislation does not specify exact rates, so the estimate carries high uncertainty. Estimate based on ZIP-level medians. Your actual impact depends on your property assessment, exemptions, and filing status.
King County updates capacity charge methodology for utilities
King County is updating how it calculates capacity charges, which are fees developers and property owners pay when connecting to water, sewer, or similar infrastructure systems. The change modifies the methodology in the county code but does not specify whether charges will increase or decrease. Residents may see impacts on future development fees or utility connection costs depending on the new calculation method.
This is a preliminary estimate based on proposed rates that may change before adoption. Estimate based on ZIP-level medians. Your actual impact depends on your property assessment, exemptions, and filing status.
News & Headlines
WA, day care ordered to pay $130M by jury after toddler’s death
The family's lawyers believe the $130 million price tag is the highest returned by a Washington jury in a wrongful death case ...
Baby with measles possibly exposed others on Seattle public transit
A baby recently diagnosed with measles may have exposed others to the virus in Bellevue, northeast Seattle, and on public ...
WA declares unprecedented fourth drought emergency in a row
The fact that state officials started ringing alarm bells so early in the year underscores just how painful they expect the ...
Seattle police introduce ‘neighborhood resource officers’ at WA's Magnuson Park
Seattle Police launched a new initiative near Magnuson Park, assigning three neighborhood resource officers to a three-mile ...
Washington enacts ‘millionaires tax,’ faces swift legal challenge and possible ballot fight
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed the so-called "millionaires tax" into law, setting up an immediate legal and political ...
WA 'Millionaires' tax' is law, but strategies to stop it are coming
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a new income tax on high earners, but opponents are expected to file lawsuits and campaign ...
Op-ed: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
As everyone expected, a lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2026, in Klickitat Superior Court challenging the unconstitutional ...
WA Legislature sees change with key retirements
OLYMPIA — Multiple high-profile departures will reshape the Washington state Legislature as several senators and representatives have announced plans to retire or make bids for higher office. The ...
WA legislative session briefly interrupted by alarms
Washington state lawmakers were in the final hours of this year’s legislative session when alarms prompted lawmakers to be ushered off the floor. Lawmakers halted proceedings as the alarms went off ...
Point: Congress must embrace sensible federal guidelines
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” famously said Stephen Covey, the renowned organizational ...
White House unveils its first federal AI framework, pushes Congress to act 'this year'
The White House has released its first federal policy framework for artificial intelligence and is urging Congress to pass legislation on AI regulation this year. The framework aims to establish consistent national standards for AI development and use across the federal government.
US House lawmakers vow legislation to address 2025 fatal mid-air collision
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers said they plan to introduce legislation to address a series of safety recommendations after a January 2025 mid-air collision ...
Trump announces US is 'starting the process of clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
The United States is beginning to clear sea mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz as the two-week ceasefire remains in effect, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday morning. Trump said the only threat that Iranian forces had left was that a ship may “bunk” into their sea mines,
Here's who is (and isn't) impacted by US military draft changes
Eligible men will soon be automatically registered into the U.S. military draft pool, according to the federal agency that oversees the system.
US VP Vance leaves for Islamabad, Iran demands measures as 'make-or-break' talks near
The ceasefire has halted U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. But it has not ended Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused the biggest-ever disruption to global energy supplies, or calmed a parallel war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Trump warns Iran that US assault will resume if deal is not reached
Few ships travel through Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns Iran against charging tolls and Abu Dhabi oil chief says the vital waterway isn’t open. Follow for live updates.
Iran has strong cards going into US talks but risks overplaying its hand
Tehran has time on its side as the energy crisis puts pressure on President Trump to compromise.
Iran Israel War News Live Updates | Trump says US reloading warships, warns Tehran of strikes if talks fail
The two-week ceasefire agreed upon by Iran and the United States is facing a major challenge from Israel’s decision to bomb Lebanon, a key ally of Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that there is ’no ceasefire’ in Lebanon as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate.
US inflation tripled last month on record spike in gas prices
Consumer prices increased by 0.9% last month due to spiraling energy costs from the US-Israeli attack on Iran.