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King County Judge Rules Against Seattle Income Tax
The judgment sets up an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Battle Lines Are Drawn in the Income Tax Court Fight
On Friday, the City’s attempt at a more progressive tax system begins a journey that is likely to…
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Money On the Table for a Safe Drug Consumption Site in Seattle
As other cities in King County balk, Seattle’s City Council preps for a major public-health effort.
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We Got Asked to Invest in a Capitol Hill Apartment Building. So We Went to Talk to the Tenants About It.
A deep dive into a value-added real-estate portfolio.
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No Tax on Diet, Reduced Rate for Local Ginger Beer: Here’s Where the Soda Tax Stands
The legislation is expected to get a final vote today.
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Next Stop On the Upzone Train: The Central District
The CD plan isn’t being met with the same opposition some other upzones have, but that doesn’t mean…
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State Rep. Jessyn Farrell, a Pro-Transit Urbanist, Is ALSO Running for Mayor
She’s the third this week. There’s just one more week to go to file.
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Murray 2.0? Jenny Durkan Poised to Build on Mayor’s Legacy, Not Reverse It
In her campaign kickoff today, she framed herself as a mainstream progressive who could get things done. Sound…
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Report: Officer Who Killed Himself Claimed the City of Seattle Pressured Him to Lie Under Oath
The city attorney’s office denies the claims.
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City Council Passes Resolution to Fast-Track City Income Tax Vote
Details are still light, but the resolution sets up a July 10 vote on a tax targeting the…
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Is a City Income Tax Legally Feasible in Seattle? Your Burning Questions, Answered!
The City Council will vote on a resolution endorsing a local income tax on Monday.
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Meet the Brash and Brilliant Lawyer Who Won’t Leave Ed Murray Alone
Lincoln Beauregard’s style isn’t orthodox, but it works.
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Councilmember Wants Income Tax Resolution Passed By July 10
The legislation would state the city’s support for such a tax, and likely provoke a lawsuit testing its…
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City Council Establishes $1 Million Fund to Help Immigrants With Legal Expenses
The vote comes the same day the King County Council established its own fund.
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Rain City Video Is Closing. But Can It Live On Online?
A brick-and-mortar store pursues a net fix.
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Herbold Pressing Plan to Wring More Affordable Housing Out of South Lake Union Developers
She’s bringing the plan to a council vote today.
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Ed Murray Ditches Effort to Create New Homelessness Property Tax
The plan would have raised $55 million a year for homeless services. He says he’s now in favor…
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‘Concerned With,’ But Not ‘Opposed’: Council Tweaks and Passes Keystone Resolution
The resolution had drawn concern last week, but a small change in the language mollified those fears.
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Is the City of Seattle Backing Down From Oil Divestment?
A new resolution that would prevent the city from doing business with banks who lend to the Keystone…
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Washington State Attorney General Files Suit Against Tim Eyman
The anti-tax man is accused of embezzling funds and misappropriating donations.