Cliffhanger Ahead in 8th Congressional District

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Cliffhanger Ahead in 8th Congressional District

Polls show Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi in close race for open Congress seat

Seahawks Legend Steve Largent: ‘Football Was a Life-Saving Event’

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Seahawks Legend Steve Largent: ‘Football Was a Life-Saving Event’

Q&A with the Hall of Fame wide receiver

Cumulus (Alexandra Niedzialkowski) searches for a ‘Comfort World.’ Photo by Sarah Cass

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The Silver Lining of Cumulus’ Clouds

The Seattle indie pop act returns with the bittersweet tunes of ‘Comfort World.’

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

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Report Reveals Inequities of Climate Change in Washington

The poor and communities of color are affected the worst, according to a UW study.

Greg McClellan of Kirkland completes his 48-hour long concept album after almost 20 years. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Kirkland Man Creates 48-Hour Long Concept Album

Greg McClellan finishes what may be the world’s longest album in dedication to his lifelong friend.

King County Courthouse Reopened After Closure Due To Broken Water Pipe

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King County Courthouse Reopened After Closure Due To Broken Water Pipe

The crucial county government building in downtown Seattle was emptied of personnel and shuttered.

Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr

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King County’s Safeco Funding Package Might Go to Referendum Vote

The initiative, filed by a group called “Citizens Against Sports Stadium Subsidies,” could put the $135 million spending…

<em>That Bad Feeling</em> from Isvald Klingels’s <em>Growth</em> at Ghost Gallery. Courtesy Ghost Gallery

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What’s Old Is New Again for Capitol Hill Art Walk

With reopening galleries joining the old stalwarts, neighborhood’s visual art scene is entering a fresh, thriving era.

Mitski comes to town for a Halloween concert. Photo by Bao Ngo

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Fall Arts Event Picks

The best entertainment the season has to offer.

Ludovic Morlot enters his final season at the helm of Seattle Symphony. Photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco

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Adieu Already for Ludovic Morlot

The Seattle Symphony’s conductor looks ahead at his final season in charge.

Nic Kay will perform at On the Boards’s Solo: A Festival of Dance. Photo by Sarah JiRhee

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On the Boards and Velocity Dance Center’s New Performative Horizons

The local arts institutions continue to push creative bounds under changing leadership.

Clearing off the Space Witch desk. Photo by Elissa Ball

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Hanging Up My Weekly Witch Hat

Our resident astrologist says goodbye.

Locked Up and Poor

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Locked Up and Poor

King County and Seattle courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

Most of the tenants at show cause hearings have fallen behind on rent, said Housing Justice Project Managing Attorney Edmund Witter. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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New Report Details Seattle’s Eviction Trends

Analysis of 2017 county records and interviews show that nearly 90 percent of evicted tenants experienced homelessness

Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

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Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District (right) and challenger Sarah Smith discuss the issues facing the district during a forum the Mirror hosted on Sept. 19. Andy Hobbs/staff photo

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Smith vs. Smith: Two Democrats Clash in 9th Congressional District Forum

Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.

Teen Immigrants in Washington Programs Claim Sexual Assault and Rape

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Teen Immigrants in Washington Programs Claim Sexual Assault and Rape

Police reports from federally-funded facilities in Renton and Fife call the minors’ safety into question.

Musicians Rally for a Free #SaveTheShowbox Concert at City Hall

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Musicians Rally for a Free #SaveTheShowbox Concert at City Hall

The event corresponds with the City’s public land use hearing regarding expanding the Pike Place Market Historic District.

Welcome to the new Hugo House. Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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A New Chapter For Hugo House

After two nomadic years, the nonprofit Seattle writing center is ready to open its new, expanded home.

It’s Official: Safeco Field Will Get $135 Million in Taxpayer Funds

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It’s Official: Safeco Field Will Get $135 Million in Taxpayer Funds

Critical King County Councilmembers call plan “a fleecing” and “irresponsible.”