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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.
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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.’
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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.
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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.”
Arts & Culture
Why You Shouldn’t Settle For a Partial Eclipse This Summer
Seattle will see a 92 percent eclipse of the sun in August. That’s not enough, totality buffs say.
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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.
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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.
Arts & Culture
Five Offbeat Seattle-Area Parks Better Than Air Conditioning
The best thing about most of these parks is there are no runners to make you feel bad…
Arts & Culture
Pratt Fall (Or, the Time I Became a Case for Search and Rescue)
I tell my embarrassing tale so others may learn (and comment on anonymously).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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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RV Campers Prep for Eviction, Again
The city’s plan is to keep evicting homeless campers until they agree to enter the shelter system.