Hacker NewsOct 25

Violent crime plummets 36% in downtown Seattle, lowest since 2017

https://mynorthwest.com/crime-blotter/seattle-downtown-crime/4146723

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Seattle downtown: Lower crime and economic resilience

Discover how Seattle's downtown is experiencing reduced crime and economic recovery, benefiting residents and visitors.

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KUOW (bot)Jul 15, 2025
When PCC Corner Market opens this week, it will focus more on prepared foods for downtown workers and residents.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/pcc-returns-to-downtown-seattle-with-a-smaller-footprint
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PCC returns to downtown Seattle — with a smaller footprint

When PCC Corner Market opens this week, it will focus more on prepared foods for downtown workers and residents.

King County Metro (bot)Apr 28, 2025
Survey shows transit ridership climbing as more people commute to downtown Seattle
https://kingcountymetro.blog/2025/04/28/survey-shows-transit-ridership-climbing-as-more-people-commute-to-downtown-seattle/
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Survey shows transit ridership climbing as more people commute to downtown Seattle

A new survey from Commute Seattle reveals that while telework remains popular, transit travel and drive-alone trips are on the rise as more people return to the office after years of social and per…

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KUOW (bot)Jan 15, 2025
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell this week defended his record on housing, balancing the budget, and public safety, and promised that 2025 will bring more accountability to the Seattle Police and more business downtown.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/mayor-harrell-promises-more-police-accountability-balanced-approach-to-seattle-growth
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Mayor Harrell promises more police accountability, balanced approach to Seattle growth

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell this week defended his record on housing, balancing the budget, and public safety, and promised that 2025 will bring more accountability to the Seattle Police and more business downtown.

KUOW (bot)Sep 28, 2024
Soon, developers will have an easier time building apartments in downtown Seattle.
That’s because the city council voted 8-1 to exempt residential projects there, along with hotels and research labs, from a time-consuming process called “design review."
https://www.kuow.org/stories/building-housing-in-downtown-seattle-just-got-easier
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Building housing in downtown Seattle just got easier

Soon, developers will have an easier time building apartments in downtown Seattle. That’s because the city council voted 8-1 to exempt residential projects there, along with hotels and research labs, from a time-consuming process called “design review."

KUOW (bot)Sep 16, 2024
As inflation worries ease and the Federal Reserve says it’s time to start lowering interest rates, Seattle leaders hope more investment will soon flow into downtown Seattle.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/with-interest-rates-on-the-way-down-downtown-seattle-could-get-boost
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With interest rates on the way down, downtown Seattle could

As inflation worries ease and the Federal Reserve says it’s time to start lowering interest rates, Seattle leaders hope more investment will soon flow into downtown Seattle.

KUOW (bot)Aug 22, 2024
It's been one year since Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrel launched his "Downtown Activation Plan."
He's racked up a growing list of accomplishments. But so far, economic recovery has proven fickle and elusive.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-ticks-through-to-do-list-to-revive-downtown
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Seattle ticks through to-do list to revive downtown

It's been one year since Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrel launched his "Downtown Activation Plan." He's racked up a growing list of accomplishments. But so far, economic recovery has proven fickle and elusive.

KUOW (bot)Jul 6, 2024
In the Seattle metro area, the market price for a place to attempt to concentrate on your work while colleagues talk loudly near your desk is dropping significantly. Eastside, don't get cocky - it's happening there too.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/downtown-seattle-office-values-are-dropping-like-overripe-plums-that-s-not-all-bad
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Downtown Seattle office values are dropping like overripe plums. That's not all bad

In the Seattle metro area, the market price for a place to attempt to concentrate on your work while colleagues talk loudly near your desk is dropping significantly. Eastside, don't get cocky - it's happening there too.