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The Roundup: Teachers and Staff Fight for Higher Salaries; Kirkland Tax Evader Faces Prison
A weekly recap of news in King County
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High Rates of Sexual Violence Among Seattle Native Women Shows Need for Greater Resources
Community leaders say that historical trauma has led to a culture of silencing and not holding perpetrators accountable.
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Housing Crisis Fuels Opposition to Safeco Field Investment
Coalition calls on King County Council to divert public money away from stadium maintenance and put it toward…
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Open Letter Calls on Amazon and Microsoft to Withdraw Support for Elimination of Green Card Limit
An Iranian American advocacy group voices concern over proposed changes to the immigration system.
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Internal Review Finds Deputy’s Shooting of Tommy Le ‘Within Department Policy’
Lawyers representing the Le family slammed the assessment as biased and subjective.
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King County Assessor Pushes for Building Housing on Public Land
John Wilson argues that a slew of underutilized properties owned by local governments can be used for affordable…
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Sounders’ Season Rises From the Ashes
Seattle will ride a hot streak into a huge match with Portland.
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King County Bans Solitary Confinement of Juveniles
Policy shift comes as part of a settlement in response to a 2017 lawsuit
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The Roundup: Police Nab Eastside Dumpster Fire Culprit; Kent Buys 22 SUVs
A weekly roundup of regional news
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Seattle Officials Urge Trump Administration to Address the Naturalization Backlog
The Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan have called for a reduction in citizenship application delays.
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Is a Strike Looming at Seattle Public Schools?
Some educators say they’re ready to stall negotiations to demand competitive wages.
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Race For King County Prosecutor Heats Up at Seattle Forum
Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice…
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Democratic Socialist to Run Against Rep. Adam Smith in Nov. Election
After coming up short in early results for Aug. 7 primary, Sarah Smith moves into second place
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Sparks Continue to Fly Over Safeco Field Maintenance Funding
PFD board member argues that $180 million in public money for stadium upkeep lets Mariners off the hook.
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Death Watch For Killer Whales?
Grieving mother orca shines a spotlight on a serious ecological issue.
Arts & Culture
City Council Passes Temporary Historic Protection for The Showbox
With a lively crowd on hand, the Council unanimously voted to delay any demolition of the venue by…
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There’s a New Police Chief In Town
Seattle City Council Confirms Carmen Best as the Chief of the Seattle Police Department
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The Roundup: White supremacy, teacher salaries and a homemade bomb
• Over 100 people rallied outside the Crossroads Bellevue shopping center on Aug. 5 to protest the presence…
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State Employees Can’t Afford Seattle
As the cost of living booms, case managers in contract negotiations cite low wages for high turnover rates.
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King County Suspends a Detective for Attacking an Uber Driver
The Sheriff’s discipline comes as the result of violent off-duty behavior.