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Seattle mayor pumps the brakes on the city’s AI chatbot adoption

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is straying from her predecessor’s artificial intelligence ambitions and pausing the citywide rollout of Microsoft’s AI Copilot chatbot for city employees. Former Mayor Bruce Harrell was bullish on AI. Last year, he announced an ambitious new AI plan to implement the technology in a...
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📋 Multiple Administrative Jobs Now Hiring in Kitsap County

Kitsap County’s office scene is buzzing this month with new openings across healthcare, government, and small business settings. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead a team, there’s something here for every level of experience.
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ICE and Border Protection Awarded Seattle’s Surveillance Camera Operator $126 Million in Contracts

Mayor Katie Wilson announced an expansion of Seattle’s CCTV surveillance network Thursday, telling a closed press conference of Seattle journalists she had little choice but to hire U.S. Department of Homeland Security contractor Axon to provide the system. Axon, a multi-billion dollar weapons manufacturer, has been...
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Podcast: Seattle Early Learning Initiative Expands With 100 Additional Preschool Spots

The City of Seattle is enhancing early learning opportunities by expanding the Seattle Preschool Program to include approximately 2,600 seats citywide, with an additional 100 seats funded through the Family Education Preschool and PromiseLevy. This initiative, free for most families, seeks to deliver high-quality...
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Alley Gunfire Jolts High Point, Leaves West Seattle Shaken

Early Saturday in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood, a burst of reported gunfire sent residents scrambling to dial 911. Multiple callers told dispatchers they heard shots in an alley, and officers soon found shell casings scattered between 34th and 35th avenues, just north of SW Morgan Street. No injuries were...
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Many rate hikes in store for Seattle City Light customers

(The Center Square) - A $1.5 billion settlement with three native tribes allowing Seattle City Light to continue to use hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River to provide electricity for Seattle customers could be costly to ratepayers. Planned rate hikes disclosed last week in the agreement between the tribes and...
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Two Wheels Take The Lead In Seattle’s Food Delivery Scene

You won't believe how quickly two wheels are becoming the delivery method of choice in urban areas. It's changing the game for foodies and delivery workers alike.
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⚠️ Seattle Mayor Pauses Police Camera Expansion for Policy Review

Seattle Mayor Wilson has decided to pause the expansion of police surveillance cameras and to temporarily turn off the city’s automatic license plate readers while her administration reviews how these technologies are used. The review will take several months and involve experts from New York University’s Policing...
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🚔 King County Public Safety Jobs – Multiple Openings up to $600/day

King County has several solid openings this week for folks who keep our community safe — from casino security to emergency response. Here are a few worth checking out:. Join a fun, guest-focused team keeping the casino floor safe and welcoming. Includes union pension, paid time off, and medical benefits.
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Seattle’s Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To...

In recent years, progressive locales like Seattle have experimented with minimum wage laws for rideshare and food delivery drivers. These laws have led to surging prices for rides and delivery, reduced demand for trips and orders, and no evidence of higher take-home pay for drivers. As demand for trips has...

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