City of Seattle

Arts and culture organizations in Seattle are still trying to adapt to post-pandemic audience behaviors. A pilot program from the city called PIVOT aims to help with that.

Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang are campaigning to claim the District 5 city council seat. The candidates have distinct backgrounds and differ on police surveillance.

Sage Wilson, the deputy communications director, is leaving his post on Aug. 4.

Seattle gave 20 World Cup tickets to African Youth Sports Academy to send kids to a match. The group returned them after the U.S. denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan.

Wilson pumped the brakes on the technology’s rollout shortly after she took office, citing a need for more time to make sure the tool aligned with the city’s values.

Base Camp Community plans to convert office space in a 116-year-old building into housing units for sale below market rate.

At a court hearing Wednesday, the city argued that the state should dismiss the remaining appeals of its 20-year comprehensive plan, which aims to address the housing crisis.

Katie Wilson's first city-wide address as mayor outlined her priorities. Specifics were few, but Wilson said she would provide more information in the coming months.

Lisa Qian, a former data scientist with LinkedIn and Airbnb, will be tasked with developing citywide AI strategy, educating employees and establishing ethical AI standards.

On Thursday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new AI plan with guidelines for training employees, evaluating AI tools and expanding its use in city operations.