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Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell takes the oath of office as acting mayor of Seattle. Left to right: Mayor Harrell, City Attorney Pete Holmes, District 4 Councilmember Rob Johnson, District 5 Councilmember Debora Juarez, and City Clerk Monica Martinez Simmons. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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As Bruce Harrell Is Sworn in as Mayor, Uncertainty About the Future of the Office

The City Council president has five days to decide whether he will continue in the interim position.

An aerial view of the Tsubota site in Interbay, where Tent City 5 will likely move in November 2017. Screenshot via Port of Seattle

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Port of Seattle to Let Tent City 5 Move Onto Property in Interbay

The authorized tent city has been happily settled in Interbay for almost two years.

After Months of Scandal, Murray’s Support Finally Dries Up

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After Months of Scandal, Murray’s Support Finally Dries Up

A fifth abuse accusation left the mayor with no option but to step down—some say months too late.

King County Sheriff’s Office to Review Crisis Training for Deputies

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King County Sheriff’s Office to Review Crisis Training for Deputies

County Councilmember Joe McDermott says better training is a first step toward fixing the police.

The Labor Temple was packed on Saturday for the Housing for All Seattle campaign launch. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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New Effort Aims to Pressure Policymakers on ‘Housing for All’

The leftists who got Seattle to pass an income tax have turned to affordable housing and homelessness.

Left to right: Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien, mayoral staffer Will Lemke, and Mayor Ed Murray ‘test-drive’ an electric car in September 2016. Screenshot via Seattle City Council

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As the World Burns, Mayoral Candidates Differ on Electric Cars

Durkan embraces electric cars, while Moon is more skeptical.

Plaintiff Reavy Washington stands in front of the U.S. District Courthouse. Behind him stands FAS staffer Chris Potter, who manages encampment evictions, while counsel for the city Matt Segal walks out from the spinning doors. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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Homeless Go to Court Over Destruction of Property During Sweeps

A lawsuit filed against the city says people have lost medicine, birth certificates, and other goods.

Dave Reichert. Sound Publishing Archives

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With Reichert Out, Dem Hopes Grow

Losing their incumbent could cost Republicans a seat held by the GOP since the 1980s.

More Sweeps and More Shelter, But Little Housing for Seattle’s Homeless

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More Sweeps and More Shelter, But Little Housing for Seattle’s Homeless

Authorities continue to evict homeless campers, but permanent housing eludes most.

William Wingate, who was arbitrarily arrested by Officer Cythia Whitlatch for using a golf club as a cane, leads a protest march on February 7, 2015. Photo by Kaia D’Albora

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City Attorney Says Seattle Settled With Whitlatch So That She’d Never Police Again

The former SPD officer who was fired for racial bias received more than $100,000 from the city.

An unidentified gunman, later revealed to be a King County detective, sticks up a motorcyclist at gunpoint. Screenshot via YouTube user Squid Tips, aka Alex Randall

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County Sheriff Identifies Detective Who Threatened Motorist at Gunpoint

Richard Rowe, 53, is a county Detective assigned to the Woodinville Police Department.

A diagram from the county Medical Examiner showing where the bullets hit Lyles’ body. Document provided by Karen Koehler

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Charleena Lyles Wasn’t On Drugs Or Medication When Seattle Police Shot Her

A medical examiner’s diagram and a toxicology report reveal more context for the fatal shooting.

Illustration by Jose Trujillo

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The Unseen Epidemic and the People Who Are Fighting It

A band of public healers is battling against hepatitis C, and bureaucracy, to help the county’s poorest.

An unidentified gunman, later revealed to be a King County detective, sticks up a motorcyclist at gunpoint. Screenshot via YouTube user Squid Tips, aka Alex Randall

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Watchdog Praises Sheriff’s Response to ‘Troubling’ Traffic Stop

A county detective is on leave after sticking a gun in a driver’s face without identifying himself.

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Gender Justice League Sues Trump Administration Over Transgender Military Ban

The Seattle nonprofit is a plaintiff in one of two new lawsuits against the ban.

Jenny Durkan. Photo by Nathalie Graham

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Durkan Pitches Free Two-Year College for All Seattle Public School Graduates

Funding will come from somewhere in Seattle’s existing budget, Durkan says.

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Herbold Asks Bezos to Lead a ‘National Conversation’ On Labor Rights

The Seattle councilmember wants the Amazon boss to help his contract-workers unionize.

Cary Moon Tenderly Courts Unnatural Constituents

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Cary Moon Tenderly Courts Unnatural Constituents

To meet Jenny Durkan’s institutional support, Moon must woo the young leftists she just beat.

Seattle city councilmember Kshama Sawant. Photo by Seattle City Council via Wikimedia Commons

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Seattle Cops Who Shot Che Taylor Sue Kshama Sawant for Calling It ‘Murder’

Officers Scott Miller and Michael Spaulding say the fiery socialist defamed their reputations.

King County Public Health Officer Jeff Duchin co-chaired the task force which recommended safe drug sites in the first place. Photo via KingCounty.gov

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Lawsuit Challenges Anti-Safe Drug Site Initiative

The suit argues that this public health decision lies outside the authority of a public referendum.