Seattle is putting big public assets to the test: transit-adjacent land is finally producing affordable homes at Northgate, while a nearly doubled library levy asks voters to decide whether essential civic services are delivering enough value.

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1. Zahilay Cuts Ribbon on Northgate Station Affordable Housing, With Phase 2 in Limbo — X

   # Zahilay Cuts Ribbon on Northgate Station Affordable Housing, With Phase 2 in Limbo

Published: 2026-04-26T16:16:50+00:00

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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 235 low-income apartments next door to Northgate's light rail station. The seven-story building replaces a nearly one-acre corner of King County Metro's former park and ride lot, with…

Seattle mayor signs $480M library levy proposal, doubling amount ... — Komonews

Seattle mayor signs $480M library levy proposal, doubling amount sought from taxpayers

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# Seattle mayor signs $480M library levy proposal, doubling amount sought from taxpayers

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by KOMO News Staff

Sun, April 26, 2026 at 1:44 PM

Updated Sun, April 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM

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