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Puget Sound Companies Combine to Create Middle-Income Housing

Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.

King County Provides Additional Shelter Space

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King County Provides Additional Shelter Space

Snow is falling all across King County, leading to a slew of problems.

Inslee Doubled His (Possible) Presidential Campaign Cash

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Inslee Doubled His (Possible) Presidential Campaign Cash

The latest filing from the FEC shows he’s raised more than $242,000 since last October.

Proposal: Let Washington Dog Owners Appeal ‘Dangerous’ Breed Bans

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Proposal: Let Washington Dog Owners Appeal ‘Dangerous’ Breed Bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers.

King County Struggles to Fund Roads and Bridges

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King County Struggles to Fund Roads and Bridges

The program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually.

2019 Will Be a Crowded Year for Seattle City Council Races

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2019 Will Be a Crowded Year for Seattle City Council Races

Some 21 candidates have already filed to run in the city’s seven competitive races.

Local Salmon Face Dire Future Amid Effects Of Climate Change

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Local Salmon Face Dire Future Amid Effects Of Climate Change

At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their…

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of Transgender Military Ban Unknown for Local Personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau speaks about the 2019 education levies at a Jan. 24 press conference at Northgate Elementary School. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Seattle Public Schools Face High-Stakes Election

On Feb. 12, voters will decide on two levies that fund staff, special education

King County Council Approves Fossil Fuel Moratorium

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King County Council Approves Fossil Fuel Moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved.

Chinese Tech Company Huawei Charged With Stealing Secrets From T-Mobile

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Chinese Tech Company Huawei Charged With Stealing Secrets From T-Mobile

Alleged crimes took place at phone company’s Bellevue lab.

Video Has Redmond Police Under Scrutiny

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Video Has Redmond Police Under Scrutiny

Redmond police arrest man on skateboard after jaywalking, ‘failing to stop’

Freight Or Fire: King County’s Trash Problem

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Freight Or Fire: King County’s Trash Problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

Iosia Faletogo was fatally shot by police on Dec. 31, 2018. Photo via Facebook

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Local Samoan Community Reacts to Fatal Police Shooting

Following the death of Iosia Faletogo, community leaders brainstorm creation of cultural home.

Seattle Public Schools superintendent finalist Denise Juneau served two terms as Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Parents and Students Weigh In on School District’s Strategic Plan

The draft proposal lists Seattle Public Schools’ priorities for the next three to five years.

South King County Coalition Targets Affordable Housing

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South King County Coalition Targets Affordable Housing

Rent and housing increases have hit south end communities particularly hard.

Federal workers are welcome inside the walls of Benaroya Hall during the government shutdown. Photo by Brandon Patoc

Arts & Culture

Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera Offer Free Tickets for Government Workers

You can’t shut down the arts.

Microsoft Will Invest $500 Million Toward Regional Housing

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Microsoft Will Invest $500 Million Toward Regional Housing

The money will be used to subsidize and preserve low- and middle-income housing.

Seattle Set to Propose Eviction Reform

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Seattle Set to Propose Eviction Reform

A forthcoming resolution follows the recommendations from a 2018 report.

Exit Poll Indicates Washington Voters Still Support Climate Change Action

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Exit Poll Indicates Washington Voters Still Support Climate Change Action

State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.