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What Jenny Durkan’s Time as U.S. Attorney Says About Her As a Candidate
She made some progressive reforms. But she also leaned on activists and declined to prosecute anyone involved in…
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Judge Blocks I-27, Saves Supervised Consumption Sites
The ballot initiative would have prohibited supervised consumption sites (CHELs) throughout King County.
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DOJ: Seattle Police Are Complying With Consent Decree
But Judge Robart could side with monitor Merrick Bobb, who has said SPD is not in full compliance.
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Proposal: Tax Big Business to Raise Over $20 Million Annually for Housing and Shelter
Seattle City Councilmembers Harris-Talley and O’Brien want a #HousingForAllSeattle budget.
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County Council Floats Ballot Alternative to Allow Pilot Supervised Consumption Sites
If passed, the alternative will go on the February ballot opposite a proposal to ban CHELs in King…
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Watchdog Says Sheriff Is Holding Back County Police Reform
Oversight director says staff still can’t get information it needs to fully vet law enforcement.
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Activists Pressure City Council to Find Nickelsville a New Home
The mayor’s homelessness czar says the city has found a new site for the camp.
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Kirsten Harris-Talley Appointed Interim Seattle City Councilmember
The appointment comes after a week of public meetings instigated by the Transparent Seattle coalition.
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Federal Judge Won’t Stop the Sweeps As He Considers Lawsuit
The judge also sounded skeptical note on the merits of the suit.
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Two Cantankerous Old White Men Talked Over Everyone at the First Forum for Filling Tim Burgess’ Seat
The real winner Tuesday night was the moderator, who somehow kept things moderately civil.
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‘Honest Elections’ Rules on Political Money Make Waves In Mayor’s Race
The Honest Elections ballot initiative that Seattle voters passed in 2015 is making waves in the 2017 mayor’s…
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Patty Murray Wants Action, Not Thoughts and Prayers, On Gun Reform
The U.S. Senator responded to the recent sniper massacre in Los Vegas by calling for action.
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Sixteen Apply to Fill Burgess’ Council Seat, Including Nick Licata
The Council plans to vote on Friday.
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Seattle and Washington Sue Big Pharma for Seeding Opioid Crisis Via Fraud
Bob Ferguson and Pete Holmes want to reclaim more than a decade of drug profits from Purdue, among…
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Burgess Seeks to Clamp Down on Police Moonlighting
The order follows revelations that the FBI is investigating SPD officers for working as private enforcers at parking…
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Mayor Burgess Presents Budget, Seeks ‘Healing Path’
His budget would increase funding for sexual abuse programs and homeless sweeps.
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City Council Will Consider Your Application for Interim Councilmember Now
The council scrapped plans for a quick and easy replacement after rowdy leftists cried foul.
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Sparks and Mud Fly at City Attorney Debate On Homeless Policy
Former Ed Murray advisor Scott Lindsay credits himself with reforming homeless evictions.
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Tim Burgess Appointed 55th Mayor of Seattle
The question now becomes who to appoint to fill Burgess’ seat. Nick Licata says he wants a shot.
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Two Activists Arrested Protesting Homeless Evictions
The Neighborhood Action Coalition is stepping up the fight against sweeps.