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Seattleites counter-protest outside City Hall against an ‘anti-sharia,’ pro-Trump rally. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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Seattleites Stand Up Against ‘Anti-Sharia’ Rally

The latest battle in America’s culture war ended in a street brawl, with no apparent serious injuries.

Jenny Wu, a hotel worker and Unite Here Local 8 member in Seattle. Photo by Hannah Long-Higgins

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Judge Upholds Seattle’s Hotel Worker Law

In December, three hotel associations sued over I-124. A ruling released Friday keeps it intact.

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Obamacare Has Hit a Snag in Washington. Did the GOP Put it There?

In Grays Harbor County, a Rorschach Test for how people feel about the Affordable Care Act.

Trump supporters marching through Seattle on May 1, 2017. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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Militia ‘Security’ at ‘Anti-Sharia’ Rally Will Carry Weapons, According to Event Permit

The xenophobe-friendly rally has been moved to City Hall Plaza—just around the corner from police HQ.

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Donald Trump Wants to Sell Off the Grid That Gave Us ‘Roll On, Columbia’

What Woody Guthrie can teach us about the president’s budget.

The arena in question. Photo by Ted S. Warren/AP Photo

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As Oak View Downplays Traffic Concerns, Murray Pushes Forward With KeyArena Renovation Plan

‘Traffic isn’t a KeyArena problem, it’s a Seattle problem.’

A Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo by Hirotomo T, via Flickr

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So, Are Lattes Included In the Soda Tax, or Not? It’s Still Unclear

The bill was rushed through council to head-off a possible ballot challenge.

Ken Ward and supporters at the Skagit County courthouse on June 5, 2017. Photo courtesy Climate Direct Action

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Split Decision: Valve-Turner and Climate Activist Ken Ward Convicted On One Count

Ward faces prison time for shutting down a pipeline. He says it’s time to end “incremental thinking.”

Photo by Joe Wolf via flickr

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Seattle Is Great For Summer Swims—But Is Our Poop Swimming With Us?

Experts dish on whether we should worry about all those sewage spills.

An anti-Muslim rally. Photo via Islamophobia Watch

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Silencing Protests Gives Bad Ideas An Upper Hand

Shutting down this weekend’s anti-Sharia rally would give it more credence than it’s worth.

Light areas on the map on the left show low rates of voter registration. Dark areas on the map on the right show areas of high poverty. Screenshots via KingCounty.gov

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Sawant Bill Would Have Landlords Offer Voter Registration Info to Tenants

The bill aims to help renters, especially people of color, navigate Washington’s vote-by-mail system.

A glass Coca-Cola bottle. Photo by Edwin Leong, via Wikimedia Commons

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Seattle City Council Passes Tax on Sugary Beverages

The tax on sugar products, which cause obesity, will pay to bring healthy food to poor neighborhoods.

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No Tax on Diet, Reduced Rate for Local Ginger Beer: Here’s Where the Soda Tax Stands

The legislation is expected to get a final vote today.

Activists on the right have made their presence known in liberal bastions like Seattle recently. This man turned out for the May 1 Immigrant Rally at Westlake Park. Photo by Agatha Pacheco

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Both Sides Are Urging Peace, but the Upcoming ‘Anti-Sharia’ Rally Feels Ominous

The event comes at a time of increased hostility between an emboldened right and energized left.

Six mayoral candidates talk worker issues at the Labor Temple Thursday evening. Photo by Sara Bernard

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Mayoral Debate at the Labor Temple Shows Many Shades of Blue

One thing’s for sure: Seattle has a lot of pro-labor candidates. But some slight differences emerged.

The Promenade at 23rd & Jackson Street is slated for massive redevelopment by Vulcan. Photo by Kelton Sears

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Next Stop On the Upzone Train: The Central District

The CD plan isn’t being met with the same opposition some other upzones have, but that doesn’t mean…

Palouse Wind Farm, eastern Washington. Photo by Chris Weber, Flickr Creative Commons

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As Trump Drops Paris Climate Agreement, Washington Activists and Leaders Double Down

350 Seattle immediately urges Governor Inslee to lead a “Power Past Paris” bloc of climate-friendly states.

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Washington State’s Legislative Process Is Broken

Is there any way to fix it?

Camp Sanctuary on its first day of existence. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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RV Campers Prep for Eviction, Again

The city’s plan is to keep evicting homeless campers until they agree to enter the shelter system.

Jeremy Joseph Christian started verbally abusing two young women, including one wearing a hijab. When three men on the train intervened, police say, Christian attacked them, killing two and wounding one. Photo by Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP, Pool

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Portland ‘Anti-Sharia’ Rally, Criticized By Mayor After Stabbing, Moved to Seattle

The Seattle March Against Sharia is one of more than 20 planned across the nation.