Investigations
Seattle Animal Shelter director resigns, alleging city inaction
Citing funding issues, inadequate facilities and lack of internal support, Esteban Rodriguez stepped down this week after three years heading the shelter.
Citing funding issues, inadequate facilities and lack of internal support, Esteban Rodriguez stepped down this week after three years heading the shelter.
The county paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints about a former Public Works director, whose behavior, employees said, was an “open secret.”
Plus, carbon auction prices are down this year, and a migrant fishing crew left stranded in Westport still awaits a ruling on their abandonment claim.
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.
Incumbent Chris Reykdal and Republican challenger David Olson participated in a live debate Thursday night.