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Council Questions Expensive New Police Station
“We’ve declared a state of emergency around homelessness. Have we declared a state of emergency around violence against…
Arts & Culture
At Comedy Nest, Female-Identifying Stand-Ups Say a Safe Space Makes Better Jokes
“Before you would go to an open mic, and there wouldn’t even be lights on in the women’s…
Arts & Culture
Heartwood Provisions Commits to Perfection
This downtown newcomer is unapologetically sleek, but is it sufficiently Seattle?
Arts & Culture
Spiked Ice Cream Drinks Deliver a Chill Summer
These three shops reimagine childhood favorites for discerning adults.
Arts & Culture
How Hawaiian Comforts and Cuisine Came to Seattle
Eat like you’re on vacation in a tropical paradise without leaving your hood.
Arts & Culture
10 Top Dining Destinations for Summer in Seattle
Our critic picks the best places to soak in the season.
Arts & Culture
10 Wines Perfectly Paired With Summer
Our drink columnist suggests what to drink instead of the pink.
News
Spotting Real Solutions to Gun Violence
Seattle is right to double-down gun-violence prevention, but there’s reason to doubt acoustic technology will further that mission.
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When an Oil Train Blows Up in Seattle, Who Will Pay For It?
Experts say this disaster will happen again — and no railroad company has the kind of insurance that…
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Murray Threatened to Pull Police Over Jungle Policy, Text Messages Show
“We are losing the ability to control our streets,” warned the Mayor.
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Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime? Police Are Wondering the Same Thing
Officials acknowledge that gunshot detection technology may not be a salve to Seattle’s gun violence, but argue it’s…
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Council Bans Rent Increases In Sub-Code Apartments
“WHEREAS, Seattle’s housing stock includes…mice and cockroaches, open cracks or holes in the interior, exposed wiring, and other…
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Seattle Council Considers Anti-Upskirt Voyeur Legislation
It’s the latest development in an 18 year story.
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‘Don’t Do Coke’ Advisory Still in Effect in King County
Issued on Friday, the advisory comes after two overdose deaths connected to contaminated product.
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Seattle Inches Closer to Secure Scheduling Rules
But a former Starbucks exec suggests the policy would ‘penalize businesses for being in business.’
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Do We Need Airbnb Regs? And Will They Even Work if We Have Them?
Some experts are dubious of claims that Airbnb is driving up rent in Seattle.
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Murray Wants to Bring Gunshot Detectors to Seattle
To be deployed in Central District and South Seattle neighborhoods, the proposal has the support of prominent African…
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Ecology Releases Second Draft of Proposed Carbon Rule — and the Kids Aren’t Pleased
“We are extremely disappointed,” said attorney Andrea Rodgers.