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State Legislators Look to “Ban the Box”
The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.
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Seattle Schools Still Seeking Future Options After Bus Drivers End Nine-Day Strike
As the yellow bus service resumes, the district continues plans to attract more contractors.
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Community Members Raise Concerns About UW’s Expansion Plans
The university’s growth plan faces pushback due to environmental, housing, and neighborhood issues.
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Seattle Moves to Clear Marijuana Misdemeanor Convictions
The mayor and city attorney’s policy change could impact hundreds convicted before weed legalization.
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Nurses Push For Progress on Local Safe Consumption Sites
Heathcare workers believe the controversial supervised drug use facilities could save lives.
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Washington Plans to Resist Any Trump Administration Offshore Drilling
Gov. Inslee announces plans to protect the state’s coastline.
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A Home With Zero Energy Footprint, a Legacy at UW, and a Hate Crime Plea
A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.
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Parents and Educators Concerned About Seattle Superintendent Search
Many say that the process has been too hasty and lacked enough input.
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Seattle High School Students of Color Demand Their Voices Be Heard
The NAACP Youth Coalition want the district to officially acknowledge “that black lives matter.”
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Local Gymnastics Community Calls for an End to Abuse Culture
In the wake of the Larry Nassar trail, what can be done to protect child gymnasts?
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Seattle School Bus Drivers Strike for Health Care
For the second time this school year, bus lots host picket lines. This time, there’s no end in…
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King County Offers Families of Police Shooting Victims Legal Representation
The Council unanimously voted to provide publicly-funded legal counsel during fact-finding hearings.
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Washington Lawmakers Seek to Increase Nuclear Attack Preparations
Bipartisan bills in the House and Senate could remove Cold War era emergency planning restrictions.
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Politics and Art Clash Over 4Culture’s Future
A county ordinance would impose greater oversight on cultural funding agency. But is that necessary?
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Ferry Inefficiency, Pool Renovation, and a Centenarian Buzzfeed Sensation
A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.
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Affirmative Action Could Make a Comeback in Washington
State lawmakers are considering a change in order to fight against systematic discrimination.
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Car Tab Bill Could Slash Sound Transit Funding
Local transportation advocates fear projects — including light rail — may feel the financial squeeze.
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Small Businesses Aren’t Too Sweet on New Beverage Tax
The tax on sugary drinks rolled out on Jan. 1, but not everyone is happy.
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Future Funding Sources for Youth Detention Facility Are Uncertain
If King County loses its Supreme Court appeal, where will money to complete construction come from?