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Why Are Some Servers Joining Industry in Opposing Safe Scheduling Legislation?

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Why Are Some Servers Joining Industry in Opposing Safe Scheduling Legislation?

Complicating the worker-vs.-boss narrative at City Hall.

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Giving Labor Its Due

In a era of declining union influence, organized labor is making big strides in Seattle.

An Architect Weighs in on Seattle’s New Urban Landscape

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An Architect Weighs in on Seattle’s New Urban Landscape

Seattle architect Robert Hutchison designs the new while honoring the old in quickly transforming Seattle.

Armed With Recent Victories, The Lummi Totem Pole Journey Heads to North Dakota

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Armed With Recent Victories, The Lummi Totem Pole Journey Heads to North Dakota

Could the Lummi’s win over the Cherry Point coal battle influence the debate in N.D.?

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Trump Expected to Hold Rally in Everett Tuesday

He’ll also hold a fundraiser in Bellevue.

Will the EPA Drop the Hammer on Washington’s Water Polluters?

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Will the EPA Drop the Hammer on Washington’s Water Polluters?

The federal government may soon impose far stricter regulations on how much arsenic and mercury can be in…

Why Not All Wolf Advocates Oppose Killing the Profanity Peak Pack

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Why Not All Wolf Advocates Oppose Killing the Profanity Peak Pack

By sticking to the playbook, they hope the lethal action helps lend credence to recovery efforts.

The Man Who Burned Down Chief Seattle’s Lodge

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The Man Who Burned Down Chief Seattle’s Lodge

A son-in-law to Chief Seattle, William DeShaw is one of the most mysterious characters in Puget Sound history.

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Advocates Propose Sweeping Reforms to Homeless Sweeps

A coalition including Real Change and Columbia Legal aims to rein in the mayor’s camp evictions.

Do Urbanists Have a Wilderness Problem?

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Do Urbanists Have a Wilderness Problem?

Density foes argue the whole point of being in Seattle is the ability to get out of it…with…

Illustration by Jeffrey Veregge

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Humans Have Been Visiting Mount Rainier For More Than 9,000 Years. Why?

In the last 10 years, significant archaeological finds in the Cascades have expanded our understanding of ancient mountain…

Trump in Seattle: A Recommended Itinerary

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Trump in Seattle: A Recommended Itinerary

The Republican candidate could learn a lot from our city. Will he?

Breathing New Life Into Smith Tower

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Breathing New Life Into Smith Tower

Don’t worry. The elevator operators aren’t going anywhere.

When Bail Is Set, the Rich Walk and the Poor Go to Jail

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When Bail Is Set, the Rich Walk and the Poor Go to Jail

Locked up for being poor.

A trail cam photo of one of the loose hogs. You might call the file format JPIG. Photo courtesy of WSFW

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Free Wilbur: The War Against Feral Swine Comes to Washington

Last week, the last of several feral pigs reported in Central Washington was tracked down and killed by…

Puppies, Vintage Pokémerch, and Sheepish Toymongers at the Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day

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Puppies, Vintage Pokémerch, and Sheepish Toymongers at the Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day

These GIFs are such a bargain, we’re practically giving them away for free.

How Hempfest Is Staying Relevant—And Solvent—Amid the New Weed Order

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How Hempfest Is Staying Relevant—And Solvent—Amid the New Weed Order

Vivian McPeak explains what it’s going to take to keep Hempfest weird.

Ronald: Go for the Bog, Stay for the Bog

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Ronald: Go for the Bog, Stay for the Bog

NeighborHuh? explores Seattle neighborhoods you didn’t even know were neighborhoods.

City Hall Needs to Stop Dismissing, and Start Addressing, Questions About the North Precinct

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City Hall Needs to Stop Dismissing, and Start Addressing, Questions About the North Precinct

It’s time for the City Council to step back and do the hard work of selling the public…

Protesters flooded City Council chambers Monday to protest the police precinct. Photo by Alex Garland

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How a Really Expensive Precinct Became a Symbol of Race in Seattle

The racial overtones of the North Precinct debate have frustrated some, but they are clearly here to stay.