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Locked Up and Poor
King County and Seattle courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?
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New Report Details Seattle’s Eviction Trends
Analysis of 2017 county records and interviews show that nearly 90 percent of evicted tenants experienced homelessness
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Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor
After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.
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Smith vs. Smith: Two Democrats Clash in 9th Congressional District Forum
Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.
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Teen Immigrants in Washington Programs Claim Sexual Assault and Rape
Police reports from federally-funded facilities in Renton and Fife call the minors’ safety into question.
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It’s Official: Safeco Field Will Get $135 Million in Taxpayer Funds
Critical King County Councilmembers call plan “a fleecing” and “irresponsible.”
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The Roundup: Trial Begins for Alleged Baby Killer; Construction Workers and Teachers End Strikes
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Hotel Workers Vote to Authorize Strike
The Westin Seattle employees will picket to demand higher wages from Marriott International.
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Immigrant Youth Vulnerable to Abuse in Centers
Federally-funded facilities struggle to maintain health and safety of minors stuck in limbo
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King County Moves to Expand Pre-Booking Diversion Program
Three cities could get money to link low-level drug offenders to services and keep them out of jail.
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Tourism Organizations Lose in Safeco Field Funding Plan
Money previously intended for Seattle and South King County organizations might go to stadium maintenance.
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Safeco Field Will Get a New Name Next Year
Seattle Mariners could make over $100 million from naming rights.
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Roundup: King County Considers Expansion of Cedar Hills Landfill; Bellevue CEO Faces Fraud Charges; Federal Way Exits Regional Jail Deal
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Seattle Teachers Union Approves Contract Agreement
The new contract that offers a 10.5 percent pay increase now awaits the School Board’s vote.
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Protesters Vow to Continue Tactics Despite the Threat of Prosecution
The Seattle City Attorney has taken a harder line on demonstrations, but activists aren’t budging.
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King County Council Approves $135 Million Public Investment in Safeco Field
A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.
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Roundup: Body Cameras for Kent Police; Eastside Office Space is Tight; Ex-Bellevue College Dean Accused of Rape
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Seattle School District and Teachers Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
The announcement comes after the union voted to authorize a strike if no deal was made by Sept.…
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Public Funding for Safeco Field Upkeep Could Go Before Voters
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski wants the public to weigh in with an advisory vote
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Officials Warn of More HIV Transmissions Among Homeless Drug Users
A group of eight recently homeless and heterosexual injection drug users in North King County were diagnosed with…