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We Can Make Police Truly Accountable. Here’s How.

A ballot measure led by the brother of a man killed by police is a sensible step toward…

Opioid Addicts Say Kratom Helps Them Kick the Habit. So Why Is the DEA Banning It?

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Opioid Addicts Say Kratom Helps Them Kick the Habit. So Why Is the DEA Banning It?

At the end of the month, the Vietnamese botanical goes bye-bye (in the legal market, at least).

Why Standing Rock Has United America’s Indigenous People

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Why Standing Rock Has United America’s Indigenous People

Idle no more.

Committee Vote Today on Secure Schedule Bill

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Committee Vote Today on Secure Schedule Bill

CRUEDA chair Lisa Herbold says she doesn’t “expect any opposition” to the final bill.

Socialist Workers Party presidential candidate Alyson Kennedy on the campaign trail in Everett. Photo courtesy Edwin Fruit.

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Why Vote for a Clinton When You Could Vote for a Kennedy?

Third-party candidates won’t rock the two-party boat. But Washington can afford to go rogue.

Can Seattle Really Fix Homelessness in a Year?

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Can Seattle Really Fix Homelessness in a Year?

Homeless advocates are skeptical that “efficiency” alone can house thousands.

Northwest Tribes Paddle the Missouri to Support the Standing Rock Sioux

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Northwest Tribes Paddle the Missouri to Support the Standing Rock Sioux

“Don’t call them protesters. Call them protectors.”

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A Big McCleary Question: How Much Does the Market Value Teachers?

Competitive wages are vital for good teachers. But who are districts competing with?

Council Majority Votes to Introduce Bill to Curtail Homeless Encampment Evictions

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Council Majority Votes to Introduce Bill to Curtail Homeless Encampment Evictions

Business groups and some neighbors oppose the bill, saying it will ‘tie the city’s hands.’

Larry Gossett Looks Back on the Legacy of the Four Amigos

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Larry Gossett Looks Back on the Legacy of the Four Amigos

With the passing of activist “Uncle” Bob Santos, Gossett is the last surviving member of the powerful civil-rights…

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City Council Should Pass the Anti-Eviction Ordinance

When you drill down on it, blocking routine encampment evictions is the only sensible policy until enough shelter…

The Modest Eatery That Lowballed Its Way Into a Glitzy Neighborhood’s Heart

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The Modest Eatery That Lowballed Its Way Into a Glitzy Neighborhood’s Heart

Since 2010, the Row House has had a front row seat to Seattle’s unexpectedly big boom.

The South Lake Union Shop That Held Its Ground and Reaped the Rewards

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The South Lake Union Shop That Held Its Ground and Reaped the Rewards

Through a slow start, a well-funded landgrab, and disruptive development, Athletic Awards fought for its place in the…

How a Cheesy Italian Chain Is Holding on in Amazonia

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How a Cheesy Italian Chain Is Holding on in Amazonia

Buca di Beppo is an odd fit for Seattle’s fastest growing neighborhood, or so it seems.

Re-Bar Keeps Seattle Weird … for Now

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Re-Bar Keeps Seattle Weird … for Now

The devoted patrons of Re-Bar, located just outside of the South Lake Union boom, hold on to the…

The Little Camera Shop That Grew With Its Neighborhood

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The Little Camera Shop That Grew With Its Neighborhood

Challenged by an industry and a neighborhood in constant flux, Glazer’s Camera widens its scope.

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Murray Asks Council to Greenlight Mass Homeless Eviction in ‘the Jungle’

Murray’s plan would relocate Jungle campers to an ad hoc encampment on an adjacent field.

Luxury Housing is Becoming More Affordable for Rich Seattleites

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Luxury Housing is Becoming More Affordable for Rich Seattleites

Any reduction in demand may help reduce rental prices across the city, according to a Zumper data geek.

Freedom School Aims to Teach What Public Schools Don’t

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Freedom School Aims to Teach What Public Schools Don’t

Seattle’s long-running workshop for teens has a lofty goal: dismantling systemic racism.

Donald Trump’s Deep, Mystifying Appeal

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Donald Trump’s Deep, Mystifying Appeal

It’s not simply that his supporters can’t stand Hillary Clinton. Those inside the Xfinity Arena really like Donald…