June Williams
Judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
A federal judge has temporarily stopped U.S. Postal Service changes that may affect the upcoming 2020 elections, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service” ahead of a presidential election that will be largely by mail.
First U.S. coronavirus death sparks state of emergency in Washington state
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency following the first confirmed U.S. death from the coronavirus in King County.
Seattle City Council reverses course, repeals homeless service tax on job creators
In a surprise move, the Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to repeal a $275-per-employee homeless services tax on the city’s largest businesses passed unanimously just weeks ago. Other cities are considering a similar move.