So now it looks like a white Christmas is not happening for Seattle. But there is talk of a white weekend. Good luck with that! But you can bet on the cold snap. That's going to happen. Get ready to feel it real soon.We could experience some of the coldest temperatures of the season over the next several days.Visit https://t.co/fLV7HrroHA for ways to prepare and stay safe, plus information about winter weather shelters and travel.#KingCountyReady.
Bruce is our next mayor: We've got around 65,000 votes left to count in Seattle, but the results are clear. Seattle will have its second Black mayor and its first Asian American mayor when Bruce Harrell replaces Jenny Durkan at City Hall. Progressives made up points during today's ballot drop, but not enough to prevent González from conceding. It's concession speech time. 1/ With today’s ballot drop, it’s clear that Bruce Harrell will be the.
Councilmember Tammy Morales stumped for Nicole Thomas-Kennedy downtown this morning: After a bunch of right-wingers and civility trolls tried to get the city fired up over some inflammatory tweets, Morales highlighted the City Attorney’s primary role of defending Seattle’s progressive revenue streams and policies against constant corporate assault. TV reporters then did what TV reporters do (amplify the “concerns” of the safe and landed gentry, and then frame questions as if politicians create public policy.
Zahilay applauded Oliver and their team. He recalled meeting Oliver during his own campaign. At that time, they grilled Zahilay on if he would align with marginalized communities. I know Nikkita and I are the same age, but they are really my mentor in politics, he said.
He rattled off a list of Oliver s accomplishments and community organizing with #NoNewYouthJail and Decriminalize Seattle. Impressive feats for someone outside of public office. What would they be able to accomplish if they had the backing of the whole city? Zahilay asked. The race is gonna be really close, so keep showing up . eventually we re going to have Nikkita for Nine.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: For all of you who hate Democracy and voting, have I got a new law for you! JOE RAEDLE / GETTY NEWS
We ll have so much COVID-19 data to dig through once the dust settles: A new report out of the University of Washington concludes that COVID-19 has caused 6.9 million deaths globally, which is more than double what official reports show. (Keep in mind, the study has not been peer-reviewed. It also doesn t count the deaths of people who may have died from other illnesses, but still due to delayed care from health care systems being overwhelmed by COVID-19.)