After-hours venues in Seattle face new safety rules under council-approved legislation

A Decade of Debate Ends in Silence

In 2015, city council chambers swelled with hundreds of Hookah Lounge supporters and detractors, there to shout down, up, and over each other as Seattle considered closures and regulation of the “after-hours lounges.” On the table was a bill from then-Mayor Ed Murray to completely shutter the doors of all Seattle Hookah lounges, now and forever. by Marcus Harrison Green In 2015, city council chambers swelled with hundreds of Hookah Lounge suppor…

Seattle lounge shut down after shooting; city tightens rules

A double murder at a Seattle hookah lounge led to the establishment’s closure and sparked policy changes for at least 20 others. On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council voted 6-0 to approve CB 120956, amending regulations for after-hours nightlife lounges. The city now requires the establishment maintain two security guards, have video surveillance, draft a safety plan, allow entry by police officers during business hours, and stay up-to-date on al…

Seattle OKs after-hours club regulations to curb late-night gun violence

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance expanding regulations on after-hours bars and clubs to address a rise in late-night gun violence.

Seattle springs out of the 'Big Dark' and into the light

It's official: There are brighter days ahead in Seattle. Western Washington has made it through the 'Big Dark' and into sunsets after 8 p.m.

Seattle closes loophole on illegal after-hours clubs

Council members acknowledged that residents and business owners have made it clear they are fed up with shootings around after-hours venues and want action.

Seattle City Council passes late night lounge safety bill

Council members said the legislation was a long time coming, after multiple shootings at after-hours clubs.