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Has Seattle’s Love Affair With Tax Measures Come to An End?
Seattle has long been known for never meeting a tax hike it didn’t like. Now some aren’t so…
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A Seattle Activist Tried to Reach Seattle’s LGBT Immigrants. It Wasn’t Easy.
Jacque Larrainzar found 50-some people to share their stories, providing deep insight into the challenges of gay and…
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HALA Could Be Better. But That’s No Reason to Abandon It.
The idea of halting development in Seattle is delusional.
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Resentment Toward Homeless Finds Voice at Policy Panel
At a Town Hall this morning, multiple commenters lamented Seattle’s tolerance of the homeless.
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Skagit County Jury Refuses to Convict Six of Those Arrested During ‘Break Free’ Climate Protests
So far, all the criminal-trespass trials have resulted in convictions. On Friday, the jury hung.
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City Council Establishes $1 Million Fund to Help Immigrants With Legal Expenses
The vote comes the same day the King County Council established its own fund.
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Former Mayor Mike McGinn Wants His Job Back
McGinn is the first major candidate to enter the race since abuse allegations surfaced against Murray.
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‘We Care and We’re Aware’: More than 1,000 March Demanding Trump’s Tax Returns
Speakers also demanded higher taxes on the rich.
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Bagshaw: ‘I Have Faith In This Mayor’
An emotional moment as city leaders try to restore normalcy in the wake of sex abuse allegations.
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Immigration Agency Puts ‘Shame’ Reports on Hold
The reports were intended to call out those who denied requests to detain individuals without a warrant.
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There Are Now 750 People on Hunger Strike at the Northwest Detention Center
A rally today will determine whether the strike should continue.
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Ed Murray’s Campaign War Chest an Obstacle for Would-Be Challengers
Recent accusations of sexual misconduct open the door for candidates with similar politics, but the mayor’s early fundraising…
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The New York Times Published a Crossword Puzzle Constructed by a Washington State Inmate. People Weren’t Happy.
The case prompted input from the paper’s public editor.
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Murray Gets Behind Effort to Divest City Pension Fund From Fossil Fuels
“It’s pretty strong—we’re very pleased with the letter and the Mayor’s stance.”
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Hotels Challenge ‘Blacklist’ Provision of New Hotel Workers’ Law
A provision of I-124 requires hotels to keep lists of guests accused of sexually harassing or assaulting staff.…
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Rain City Video Is Closing. But Can It Live On Online?
A brick-and-mortar store pursues a net fix.
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The Ave Is Funky, Freaky, and Facing a Reckoning
The University District upzone is threatening the neighborhood’s much-loved commercial heart. But is it worth saving?
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A Lawsuit Won’t Determine the Fate of Ed Murray. The Electorate Will.
Voters become jurors in cases like this. It’s a job that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
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Murray’s Lawyer Produces Doctor’s Note Saying Mayor Has No Genital Mole
The mole was the “fingerprint,” in the attorney’s words, for allegations of paying minors for sex.
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Proposed County Sales Tax to Fund Arts Held Back in Committee
The county budget chair blocked the executive’s proposal because sales taxes disfavor the poor.