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Cary Moon. Photo by Alex Garland

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Still No Late-Voter Surge for Nikkita Oliver

Cary Moon retains second-place position; Oliver running out of time to catch up.

View of Rainier from Mailbox Peak. Photo by Sara Bernard

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Car-Free Hiking! Metro Launches Shuttle to Select Trails

The Issaquah Alps program could lead to transit service to farther-out areas like Mailbox Peak.

Linda Baker of Renton stands outside of the Bellevue City Hall council chambers holding a sign promoting clean energy. Photo by Raechel Dawson

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Advocates Call for Puget Sound Energy to Speed Up Coal Plant Closure

“If we’re going to make any progress on climate, it’s going to have to come from the state…

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Washington Voters Will Be Asked to Weigh In on New Taxes

The advisory measures are nonbinding, but the architect of the ballot items says they could change the conversation…

12 Overheard Quotes That Sum Up How Hot and Smoky Seattle Is Right Now

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12 Overheard Quotes That Sum Up How Hot and Smoky Seattle Is Right Now

‘It’s like, it burns.’

Nikkita Oliver takes the stage at her primary election night party. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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Late Ballots Could Help Nikkita Oliver, But Maybe Not Sara Nelson

Conventional wisdom says the late voters are the far-left voters. Will that sway the election?

Best of Seattle: 2027

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Best of Seattle: 2027

Our predictions about what will be great about the city in 10 years.

Hanging With the Winners and Losers in Tuesday Night’s Mayoral Primary

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Hanging With the Winners and Losers in Tuesday Night’s Mayoral Primary

Durkan went German, McGinn went Vegan, and second place went way up in the air.

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Could the State Create a Public-Option Health Care Plan?

A study this year will suss out the idea of creating a plan to compete with private insurers.

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Lawmakers to Court: We’ve Complied With School-Funding Order

The people behind the McCleary lawsuit that prompted the order disagree.

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Kent Officers, Witnesses Describe Fatal Shooting of Joseph-McDade

As the formal investigation nears its conclusion, a more complete account of the night emerges.

Cpt. Chris Fowler threatens to arrest two “anti-sharia” demonstrators for incitement. Screenshot via footage by Casey Jaywork

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Muslim Advocates Allege Seattle Police Favored ‘Anti-Sharia’ Protesters at June Rally

The counter-protesters have asked for an investigation of SPD’s tactics.

Insurance Commissioner Says Skinny Mandate Could Create Fat Problems In Washington

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Insurance Commissioner Says Skinny Mandate Could Create Fat Problems In Washington

The regulators say the Senate is ‘playing with fire.’

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Petition Seeks Rewrite of State’s New Distracted-Driving Law

Petitioners focus on the law’s impact on eating, drinking, and smoking while driving.

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Emails Show Mayor’s Office and Berkeley Economist Coordinated Release of Favorable Minimum Wage Study

The study has been pushed as a counterweight to a more negative UW study.

The City Council Is Showing Cowardly Deference to Murray

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The City Council Is Showing Cowardly Deference to Murray

Councilmembers need to stop talking around the accusations facing the mayor.

Inside the Minimum Wage Data War

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Inside the Minimum Wage Data War

The UW team studying the $15 minimum wage was supposed to transcend politics. Fat chance.

Mayor Ed Murray speaks in the Bush Hotel lobby, with councilmember Sally Bagshaw (far right). Photo by Casey Jaywork.

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With Joint Committee, Murray Parries Call for Resignation

A mayoral/council joint committee will decide how (and possibly when) Mayor Ed Murray leaves office.

District 7 NACtivist Shaun Glaze petitions a farmers market shopper for her signature. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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Housed Neighbors Lobby to Keep Tent City 5 in Interbay

Activists are asking the Port and City Council to provide a new location for the authorized encampment in…

Attendees wait outside the King County Council Chambers at the Board of Health hearing on July 20. Photo by Sara Bernard

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Faith-Based Pregnancy Centers Must Now Post ‘This is Not a Health Care Facility’ Sign

A new rule from the King County Board of Health reignites the abortion debate.