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As Legal Weed Sucks Up Energy, an Industry Searches for Solutions
With the weed market in full bloom, increased demand on the energy grid is causing concern.
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Seattle Coalition Appeals Zoning Changes
The 26-group coalition filed an appeal against proposed upzoning that aims to increase housing affordability.
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It’s Not the NBA, but Professional Basketball Is on Its Way
A former Microsoft exec has bought into a new league with former SuperSonic Freddie Brown as a supporter.
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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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Mayor Signs Retirement Savings Plan Into Law
Along with signing the City budget, the mayor also put into motion the nation’s first city-faciliated, privately-administered retirement…
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Increased Caseloads Plague King County’s Mental Health Court
The Involuntary Treatment Act Court has seen its cases double in the last decade and the staff can’t…
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City Budget Includes Funding for Georgetown-South Park Trail
Tired of feeling like islands, South Park and Georgetown residents pushed the city for greater connectivity between the…
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Bow Hunting in Bellevue, Church Threats, and Much Ado About Mulch
Plus, a former high school office staffer charged with rape.
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Former Army Base Could Address School District’s ‘Capacity Crisis’
The city and Seattle Public Schools entered into an agreement on Monday to plan for new schools and…
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Is the State Transportation Commission Irrelevant?
A report says the citizen panel often is ignored, and its duties overlap with the Transportation Department.
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Family of Burien Man Killed by Police Calls Inquest Process a Whitewash
Tommy Le was shot by officers who believed he posed a threat. That’s just one side of the…
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Covington Man Charged for Threatening Seattle Church
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office charged a 25-year-old man for emailing pastors: “Time to engage the artillery…
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Income Tax Hearing Brings a Big Crowd and Few Surprises
A decision is likely to come before Thanksgiving.
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Tent City 5 Campers Move to Interbay Tiny House Village
About 65 homeless people move to a new location in the neighborhood where they’re guaranteed electricity, heat, and…
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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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The Housing Authority Saves Seniors and Residents Rage Against Safe Drug Sites
Plus, the latest on Kent’s Robert E. Lee.
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The City Passes Up Opportunity to Tax Big Businesses
The tax would have raised $25 million annually to help address the homelessness crisis.
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A New Tax on Airbnb Awaits the Mayor’s Signature
The City Council voted to tax operators, but regulation is still up in the air.
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A Shake-Up in the Chihuly Suit Sends Anne Bremner Packing
The well-known attorney got the boot after using privileged information about the artist.
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Dreamers, Supporters Urge U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert to Move Fast on DREAM Act
The demonstration was one of many recent actions across the nation calling for swift congressional action.