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A New Teen Center, an Umbrella Attack, and Stalled City Council Expansion
A weekly recap of news from around King County.
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Secretary of State Pushes for Pre-Paid Postage for Ballots
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
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May Day Marchers Emphasize Intersectionality
Photographs and stories from a peaceful edition of the annual March for Immigrant and Workers Rights.
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The Battle for Sex Ed Funding’s Future
Western Washington advocates fight back as the federal Department of Health and Human Services tries to reallocate resources…
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Eric LaFontaine Named Seattle Weekly Publisher
The newspaper veteran plans to build upon a legacy of vital journalism.
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Boeing’s River Blues
Local environmental groups allege that Boeing is violating the Clean Water Act and polluting the Duwamish River.
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Sound Transit Plans to Facilitate Affordable Housing Near Light Rail Stations
The agency sets aside land in hopes of making transit more equitable.
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New Seasons Market’s Old Baggage
As the Portland grocer expands to Seattle, labor organizers raise concerns about its treatment of workers.
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Sound Transit Plans High-Capacity Buses for the Eastside
Faster bus lines along I-405 and SR-522 are in the works.
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King County Employment Continues to Rise
New statistics show a decrease in unemployment and higher average pay, but the growth may start to slow.
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The Never-Ending Search for an Effective King County Homeless Plan
While All Home attempts to address the issue, the group’s lack of actual power results in little change.
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Gun Control May Be Headed to the Ballot Box Again
A ballot initiative could restrict semi-automatic weapon sales, including raising the purchase age to 21.
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Goodbye to a Golf Course, Vashon’s Housing Crisis, and a Theater Under Threat
A weekly recap of King County news.
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Rodney Tom’s Centrist Dance
After party-hopping from Republican to Democrat and back again (and again), can the fiscal conservative woo voters in…
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Throwing Shade: How a Lack of Trees Hurts Seattle Minorities
Studies show minimal tree canopy cover negatively impacts the city’s vulnerable neighborhoods.
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The Emerald City’s Smoggy Gray
Forest fires, wood smoke, and traffic are making it hard to breathe Seattle’s air.
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UW’s Storefront Studio Project Revitalizes Historic Northwest Streets
For 15 years, the student-driven program has given new life to thoroughfares in Northwest communities.
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County Plans for Second Safe Drug Site Now on Hold
Following intense resistance to the proposal from the suburbs, county officials are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Veteran’s Junk Removal Franchise Strives for Environmental Sustainability
In light of China’s recent recycling regulations, JDog Junk Removal could help reduce the burden on landfills.
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King County Bans Chewing Tobacco in Sports Stadiums
Advocates say the ban will keep youth athletes from using dip.