New Overlook Walk Elevates Seattle’s Urban Experience, Linking Downtown to Elliott Bay Waterfront
Seattle opens Overlook Walk, an elevated park linking the waterfront to downtown and Pike Place Market, as part of a $806 million waterfront revitalization project. Mayor Harrell inaugurates the space celebrating connectivity and community.
Seattle Sets a Higher Standard: Minimum Wage to Rise to $20.76 in 2025
Seattle's minimum wage will increase to $20.76 in 2025, affecting businesses of all sizes. The hike reflects cost-of-living changes, and tips or medical benefits can no longer count towards minimum wage calculations for small businesses.
Seattle's Procurement Transformation Aims to Enhance Efficiency and Fairness in Local Government Contracting
Seattle's Procurement Transformation project, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and supported by the Harvard Kennedy School, has made municipal contracting more accessible, especially for BIPOC-owned firms.
Washington Commission Debates Wildlife Policies, Engages Public in Spokane Meetings
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission discussed natural resource policies, engaged with public input, and approved new rules in meetings from Sept. 26-28, including wildlife management and partnership agreements.












