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    Tim Burgess is sworn in as the 55th Mayor of Seattle. Photo courtesy of Seattle City Council
    Tim Burgess Appointed 55th Mayor of Seattle
    By Casey Jaywork • September 19, 2017 6:20 am

    The question now becomes who to appoint to fill Burgess’ seat. Nick Licata says he wants a shot.

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    City Attorney Pete Holmes. Photo courtesy Holmes for Seattle
    No Rest for the Wicked—or the Seattle City...
    By Sara Bernard • September 19, 2017 6:00 am

    An activist City Council makes for boatloads of legal work.

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    Eliana Scott-Thonnes (black dress) and another NACtivist protesting the mass eviction of homeless camps beneath the Spokane Street viaduct are arrested by SPD’s Navigation Team on Friday, September 15, 2017. Photo by NACtivist Travis Thompson
    Two Activists Arrested Protesting Homeless Evictions
    By Casey Jaywork • September 18, 2017 10:50 am

    The Neighborhood Action Coalition is stepping up the fight against sweeps.

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    Bruce Harrell addresses the press. Photo by Daniel Person
    Harrell Will Be a Five-Day Mayor, But He...
    By Daniel Person • September 15, 2017 6:40 pm

    Harrell announces executive orders clamping down on trash, cozying up with Amazon, and envisioning a future without a youth jail.

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    Courtesy M. Lorena Gonzalez
    González Faulted For Not Appearing At Enough Debates...
    By Daniel Person • September 15, 2017 5:30 pm

    Appearing beside opponents is a requirement of Democracy Vouchers. The city has ruled Gonzalez didn’t meet it.

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    Illustration by Joshua Boulet
    Proposed Regulations Strike a Pretty Good Balance, Short-Term...
    By Sara Bernard • September 15, 2017 2:00 pm

    Though they won’t please everyone.

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    Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell takes the oath of office as acting mayor of Seattle. Left to right: Mayor Harrell, City Attorney Pete Holmes, District 4 Councilmember Rob Johnson, District 5 Councilmember Debora Juarez, and City Clerk Monica Martinez Simmons. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    As Bruce Harrell Is Sworn in as Mayor,...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 14, 2017 7:00 am

    The City Council president has five days to decide whether he will continue in the interim position.

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    An aerial view of the Tsubota site in Interbay, where Tent City 5 will likely move in November 2017. Screenshot via Port of Seattle
    Port of Seattle to Let Tent City 5...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 13, 2017 2:40 pm

    The authorized tent city has been happily settled in Interbay for almost two years.

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    Screenshot from Joseph Dyer’s declaration.
    A Triumphant Press Conference Plays Central Role In...
    By Daniel Person • September 13, 2017 11:40 am

    In declaring vindication in June, Murray laid the groundwork for his demise.

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    After Months of Scandal, Murray’s Support Finally Dries Up
    After Months of Scandal, Murray’s Support Finally Dries...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 13, 2017 7:15 am

    A fifth abuse accusation left the mayor with no option but to step down—some say months too late.

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    Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
    Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
    By Sam Chapman • September 13, 2017 1:30 am

    As appetites for live music fade, Seattle’s independent venues see the light in dance nights.

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    Illustration by Björn Miner
    35 Things You Must Do This Fall
    By SW Staff • September 13, 2017 1:30 am

    Our critics pick the best of the arts season, in every discipline.

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    Amazon’s spheres. Photo by brewbooks/Flickr
    Making Sense of Amazon’s HQ2 News
    By SW Editorial Board • September 13, 2017 1:30 am

    When reading the Amazon tea leaves, not all explanations are created equal.

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    Jenny Durkan (left) and Cary Moon on stage inside Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium at the Solid Ground debate on housing and homelessness on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    Moon Says Stop the Sweeps, Durkan Says Save...
    By Daniel Person • September 12, 2017 10:00 pm

    The candidates largely avoided discussing Murray in the 90 minute forum.

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    Possessions get cleared from the Spokane St. encampment. Photo by Sara Bernard
    City Begins Sweep of Spokane Street Encampment, Amid...
    By Sara Bernard • September 12, 2017 6:30 pm

    Homeless advocates decry the process and call for deeply affordable housing.

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    Murray Announces Resignation
    Murray Announces Resignation
    By SW Staff • September 12, 2017 1:30 pm

    Come Thursday, he will no longer be the mayor of Seattle.

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    In this file photo, Mayor Ed Murray talks to reporters about homeless evictions; in the background are Councilmembers Tim Burgess, Sally Bagshaw and Debora Juarez. Photo by Casey Jaywork.
    New Accuser Calls Out Seattle Political Establishment For...
    By Daniel Person • September 12, 2017 12:40 pm

    The mayor’s cousin has come forward saying Murray abused him in the 1970s.

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    Bikini Baristas Sue Everett, Say Dress Code Unfair
    Bikini Baristas Sue Everett, Say Dress Code Unfair
    By Rikki King • September 12, 2017 7:30 am

    The complainants claim that the bikini is a tool of empowerment.

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    King County Sheriff’s Office to Review Crisis Training for Deputies
    King County Sheriff’s Office to Review Crisis Training...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 12, 2017 6:20 am

    County Councilmember Joe McDermott says better training is a first step toward fixing the police.

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    The Labor Temple was packed on Saturday for the Housing for All Seattle campaign launch. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    New Effort Aims to Pressure Policymakers on ‘Housing...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 11, 2017 9:30 am

    The leftists who got Seattle to pass an income tax have turned to affordable housing and homelessness.

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