Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatRobert Cruickshank @robertcruickshank.com · 03/10/2026Sound Transit has removed the photo of City Council candidate Julie Kang from the new Pinehurst station. Still unclear how Kang got herself on there. 313210
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatNick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 29/09/2026She's onboard officially. Great to have @a-rlnt.bsky.social to be with us for another year. Not only will she continue to cover housing & homeless, she'll expand to other areas from local gov't to business openings/closings. mylynnwoodnews.com/murrow-news-...mylynnwoodnews.comMurrow News Fellow Angelica Relente to stay on as full-time reporter - My Lynnwood NewsAfter two years working for the My Neighborhood News Group (MNNG) through the Washington State University Murrow News Fellow program, Angelica Relente has been hired as a full-time MNNG reporter, […] 155
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatRyan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Why pay reporters when you can do whatever the hell this is going to be. www.geekwire.com/2026/former-...geekwire.comFormer Seattle City Council president launches AI-powered site to track and report on City HallFormer Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson has launched CivicTide, a website that tracks City Council legislation, publishes policy briefs and opinion pieces, and gives readers tools to contact... 1212210
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatRyan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Urbanist is in the middle of our fall membership drive right now, and our pitch is pretty straightforward: we want to provide more REPORTING and not AI slop. www.theurbanist.org/membership/theurbanist.orgMembershipAdvocacy Journalism for Better Cities 37320
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatJosh Cohen @jcohenwrites.bsky.social · 23/09/2026From their solicitation for donations: 1103
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatDaniel Beekman @dbeekman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Please sign this petition: Fair wages and AI protections for Seattle Times union workers now! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...actionnetwork.orgSave Seattle journalism — fair wages and AI protections now!The economy is unpredictable, the cost of living is soaring, the political landscape jolts wildly on a daily basis. This is not news to anyone who reads The Seattle Times. And yet, the members of The ... 0134
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatGordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Intriguing: "He pointed to the 8-foot-wide sidewalks, and medians planted with trees, which he said can prevent collisions and provide more safety for pedestrians... But Hammond believes they do more to deter prostitution and other types of disorder than the city’s criminal penalties." 3256
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatGuy Oron @guyoron.net · 15/09/2026CARE Chief Amy Barden says that in the last 6 weeks, crisis responder utilization has increased to 80%, about double the rate during the same time last year under former Mayor Harrell. Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles says he’s been pushing rank-and-file cops to divert more calls to thd responders. 1789
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatOliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The Urbanist covers important stories in our region that no one else does. That's why I just renewed my subscription: www.theurbanist.org/the-urbanist...theurbanist.orgThe Urbanist Fall Member Drive: Staffing Up to Expand Our CoverageHelp us hit our goal of 100 new members in our annual fall member drive. We rely on reader donations to fund our work! 021
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatThe Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 08/09/2026NEW STORY// The Urbanist Fall Member Drive: Staffing Up to Expand Our Coverage By Diego Batres via @theurbanist.orgtheurbanist.orgThe Urbanist Fall Member Drive: Staffing Up to Expand Our CoverageHelp us hit our goal of 100 new members in our annual fall member drive. We rely on reader donations to fund our work! 1101
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Biking in Ridgecrest and Briarcrest in Shoreline? Provide input for the Eastside Off-Corridor Bike Network Study. Take the survey, and see the schedule of upcoming in-person meetings: engage.shorelinewa.gov/eastsidebike 021
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatJames everything is analog @analogist.net · 03/09/2026Not just on Aurora Ave, but at the site of Julie Kang’s former bank. You know, her bank she was likely forced to sell because of what the FDIC called “violations, reckless unsafe or unsound banking practices, and/or breaches of fiduciary duty.” Oh you didn’t know? 😄 I’ll have to do a thread soon 59124
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 01/09/2026If you have friends in Seattle who are not yet aware that "We Heart Seattle" is basically a hate group, you can send them this:divestspd.comWe Heart Seattle’s donors include a ‘race science’ patron and stolen relic traffickersOne of We Heart Seattle’s most generous benefactors helped launch a pseudoscientific racist research network. 417366
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatAlycia Ramirez @alyciaramirez3.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Quoting a known white nationalist while tagging L&I (WHS is still under investigation for serious safety violations) is absolutely wild. www.splcenter.org/resources/gu... 4165
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatJ. BOO!👻ma @broccoliwizard.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Interesting look into a disgusting rat's nest that feeds our local anti-homeless media ecosystem. invisiblepeople.tv/inside-cicer... 142
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatRyan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 23/08/2026They really haven't covered it yet, huh? 71357
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatJason Weill @weill.org · 19/08/2026You can find interactive visualizations for all King County races in the August 2026 primary election, using final data: elections.weill.org/2026-08-prim...elections.weill.orgKing County 2026 Primary Election ResultsInteractive precinct-level map of King County 2026 Primary Election results. 261
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Instead of spending $3,195 per taxpayer, on mass deportations, what could Shoreline taxpayers have funded? How many Teachers and Nurses and how much Housing could have been funded in our city instead? The Economic Policy Institute has an app for that. www.epi.org/deportation-... 091
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatOliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Voters are rejecting Wenatchee Christian Nationalists despite massive church-raised campaign funds. Courageous reporting from Dominick Bonny dominickb.substack.com/p/grace-city...dominickb.substack.comGrace City Church Candidates Lose Big In 2026 PrimariesGCC Pastor Adam James is off the ballot as voters in Chelan, Douglas counties and the 12th District reject GCC candidates, ideas 121
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The Seattle Times’ election coverage this morning. Does it? Really? 5181
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Wenatchee Christian Nationalist preacher Adam James raised over $345k in a campaign to beat incumbent Republican Mike Steele. But Democrat Maggie Adams is second-place in the primary... so far Mike Steele: 42.60% Maggie Adams: 32.77% Adam James: 24.54% results.votewa.gov/results/publ... 250
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026In LD 1, Bothell deputy mayor Jenne Alderks is trailing behind Republican Cliff Moon. Alderks is challenging incumbent Shelley Kloba. Moon is a perennial unserious candidate whose website lists fake endorsements. results.votewa.gov/results/publ... 030
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026A close race in the 32nd LD between Dems Keith Scully, Danica Noble, and Republican Lisa Rezac. 240
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatOliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Snohomish and Island county voters approving the Library Levy by 56.34% so far 3508
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026The Shoreline City Council just got a big raise. On Tuesday, the Shoreline Salary Commission voted to more than double council member compensation from $27k to over $67k annually. 551
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Where do state legislature candidates stand on school funding? The Shoreline PTA Council asked candidates for the state legislature about school funding. www.shorelinepta.org/legislative-... 442
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatDoug Trumm @metropolitanglide.bsky.social · 17/07/2026It about kills me every year to edit this beast (23,000 words this year!) but really proud of how The Urbanist endorsements turned out. What a slate!! www.theurbanist.org/2026-primary...theurbanist.org2026 Primary Election EndorsementsThe Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2026 primary election endorsements. Check out our great slate of leaders. Be sure to vote by August 4. 2439
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Farmers Market Bike Valet in Shoreline. Volunteers from the community have been providing free bike valet parking at the Shoreline Farmers Market. They'll watch your bike while you shop and you can connect with neighbors making the community more bike-able and walkable. UrbanistShoreline.org 0161
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatHannah Krieg @hannahkrieg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026NEW: A new PAC supporting the "interests of the Jewish community" spent $30k+ to keep an anti-Zionist Jewish woman out of office in Tacoma in 2025. Now they're targeting Muslim civil rights advocate Imraan Siddiqi. He's honored to have their attention. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/new-pac...theburnerseattle.comNew PAC Is Targeting Pro-Palestine Advocates In Washington Elections — This Time, Imraan SiddiqiThe political action committee that helped defeat an anti-Zionist Jewish candidate as its very first electoral interventions has now set its sights on another outspoken supporter of Palestine — promin... 18402179
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Another LFP police levy? Lake Forest Park should study all options including cutting costs by joining with Shoreline and Kenmore’s police department. www.shorelineareanews.com/2026/06/lake...shorelineareanews.comLake Forest Park City Council considering November ballot measure to help cover costsThe Lake Forest Park City Council proposed a ballot measure in the fall of 2025 to help cover the increasing costs of maintaining public saf... 320
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Camp United We Stand building a new portable shower And you can donate materials to help. All labor will be done by camp residents and we already have the plans. 151
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatKatie Lorah @katielorah.bsky.social · 05/06/2026North King and South Snoco urbanist folks, come hang with us at Hemlock State in MLT 6/24. We’ll be talking w @ronpdavis.bsky.social about how to organize for regional urbanism, and lessons on campaigning as a shameless urbanist at the state level. RSVP —> docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 1123
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatLynnwood Today @lynnwoodtoday.bsky.social · 17/05/2026dlvr.itShoreline considers ballot measure to build new pool at June 1 meetingThe Shoreline City Council appears ready to add a measure to November’s General Election ballot in the hopes of building a new pool for the community, finally replacing the City’s […] 031
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatRex Harrison as Abraham Lincoln @captfrankdrebin.bsky.social · 04/05/2026None of the ADUs in this Seattle Times article are used for housing. One’s a pottery studio. One’s a 2nd kitchen and occasional guest room. One’s a music room. One is for the homeowner’s parents to stay in “several months a year.” It’s like a parody of an article about life here. 121
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The Shoreline city council will declare May Bike Month and then review a Transportation Plan that cuts bike lanes local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-... Bike lanes on Meridian Ave were cut. More cyclists are being hit by drivers on Shoreline roads, according to the latest Traffic Report. 071
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 25/04/2026If you can use a mute button and stay awake in an online meeting, you are already more qualified than some your current local party officials! local.interurbancanopy.news/p/run-for-pco PCOs have full voting power in the party. Filing week is May 4th.local.interurbancanopy.newsRun for PCO!Neighborhood volunteers get out the vote and influence party politics. Filing week to run for Precinct Committee Officer (PCO) is March 4th 020
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 20/04/2026LFP Neighbors fight for more parking at Lakefront Park Lakefront Park funding is at risk after a hearing examiner found the plans don’t meet the city's parking rules. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/neighbors-... 010
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Shoreline gave 125 e-bikes to residents in the city’s most polluted neighborhoods in Ridgecrest and Briarcrest last year. Those e-bike recipients drove less, reducing tons of climate pollution. More e-bike rebates are coming from Shoreline and WSDOT local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shorelines... 041
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Residents called Shoreline police less, and the police responded faster to 911 calls, cut more traffic tickets, and closed more cases. The Sheriff contract keeps costs low, said the 2025 Shoreline police services report local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-...local.interurbancanopy.newsShoreline police report fewer calls and faster responsesFewer police calls, faster response times, more traffic tickets, more closed cases, and low police costs, said the 2025 Shoreline police services report reviewed by the city council. 130
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 11/04/2026The CampUnitedWeStand.org website has information on how to donate and sign up to volunteer. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/move-day-f...local.interurbancanopy.newsMove Day for Camp United We StandCamp United We Stand, the only legally sanctioned homeless encampment in North King County, is moving again. You can help. 010
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Metro cuts Flex service in Lake Forest Park in response to rider usage data kingcountymetro.blog/2026/04/06/a... 030
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatNick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026We are having three Local News Day events next week in Lynnwood, Edmonds & Mountlake Terrace. This is a national initiative aimed at connecting communities with local reporters and editors. Who is covering your local gov't, arts, education & business stories? myedmondsnews.com/2026/03/from...myedmondsnews.comFrom the Founder's Desk: Get ready to celebrate Local News Day - My Edmonds NewsStrong communities rely on strong local news and information. That’s why My Neighborhood News Group is proud to be a founding partner of the inaugural Local News Day Thursday, April […] 102
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Personally, I think they should sentence the speeders to community service. Out here as crossing guards. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-...local.interurbancanopy.newsShoreline Council to Vote on Meridian Park School Zone CamerasThe Shoreline city council will vote on automated cameras to catch school zone speeders at Meridian Park Elementary on 175th Street. 010
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Thanks North City Station Cleanup Volunteers Over a hundred volunteers showed up to clean up North City Station in Shoreline near the new light rail station We had people of all ages. We had fun and made new friends. And no one got hurt! 0100
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 13/03/2026local.interurbancanopy.news/p/michael-be...local.interurbancanopy.newsMichael Berger (“Magic Mike”), street magician who won landmark busker-rights caseKnown as “Magic Mike” in Seattle’s busker scene, his legal battle expanded free speech protections for street performers nationwide. He died January 3, 2026, in Shoreline. 022
Oliver J. Moffat @olivermoffat.bsky.social · 10/03/2026North City Station Arriving Soon; You Can Help A new city park with food trucks and artist galleries is coming soon to North City. Neighbors will clean up the future North City Station site on Saturday, March 21st, at a community work party. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/north-city...local.interurbancanopy.newsNorth City Station Arriving Soon; You Can HelpA new city park with food trucks and artist galleries is coming soon to North City. Neighbors will clean up the future North City Station site on Saturday, March 21st, at a community work party. 150
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatThe Needling @theneedling.com · 27/02/2026“We here in Lynnwood want to protect all of our undocumented residents as well as those who want the fact that they had to live in Lynnwood for some reason to stay undocumented.” 0609
Reposted by Oliver J. MoffatThe Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 24/02/2026The Urbanist is seeking passionate, locally-engaged volunteers to help guide our political endorsements for the 2026 cycle by serving on our Elections Committee. Apply by February 28. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 02615