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Man Pleads Guilty to ‘Reckless Burning’ of Bellevue’s Islamic Center of the Eastside
The Center will hold a meeting next week to discuss reconstruction efforts.
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Making Sense of the Rape Allegation Against King County’s Top Cop
The sheriff says it’s bogus. His accuser says it’s been buried.
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Interim Mayor Tim Burgess Should Stop the Sweeps
His two-month tenure presents a unique opportunity to do the right thing.
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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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No Rest for the Wicked—or the Seattle City Attorney’s Office
An activist City Council makes for boatloads of legal work.
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Two Activists Arrested Protesting Homeless Evictions
The Neighborhood Action Coalition is stepping up the fight against sweeps.
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Harrell Will Be a Five-Day Mayor, But He Hopes to Leave a Mark
Harrell announces executive orders clamping down on trash, cozying up with Amazon, and envisioning a future without a…
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González Faulted For Not Appearing At Enough Debates During Primary
Appearing beside opponents is a requirement of Democracy Vouchers. The city has ruled Gonzalez didn’t meet it.
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Proposed Regulations Strike a Pretty Good Balance, Short-Term Rental Owners Say
Though they won’t please everyone.
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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.
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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.
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A Triumphant Press Conference Plays Central Role In Murray’s Downfall
In declaring vindication in June, Murray laid the groundwork for his demise.
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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.
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Making Sense of Amazon’s HQ2 News
When reading the Amazon tea leaves, not all explanations are created equal.
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Moon Says Stop the Sweeps, Durkan Says Save HALA, In First Debate
The candidates largely avoided discussing Murray in the 90 minute forum.
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City Begins Sweep of Spokane Street Encampment, Amid Protests
Homeless advocates decry the process and call for deeply affordable housing.
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New Accuser Calls Out Seattle Political Establishment For Supporting Murray
The mayor’s cousin has come forward saying Murray abused him in the 1970s.
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Bikini Baristas Sue Everett, Say Dress Code Unfair
The complainants claim that the bikini is a tool of empowerment.
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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.