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    Light areas on the map on the left show low rates of voter registration. Dark areas on the map on the right show areas of high poverty. Screenshots via KingCounty.gov
    Sawant Bill Would Have Landlords Offer Voter Registration...
    By Casey Jaywork • June 6, 2017 1:25 pm

    The bill aims to help renters, especially people of color, navigate Washington’s vote-by-mail system.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged City of Seattle
    A glass Coca-Cola bottle. Photo by Edwin Leong, via Wikimedia Commons
    Seattle City Council Passes Tax on Sugary Beverages
    By Casey Jaywork • June 5, 2017 5:49 pm

    The tax on sugar products, which cause obesity, will pay to bring healthy food to poor neighborhoods.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged City of Seattle, health
    AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File
    No Tax on Diet, Reduced Rate for Local...
    By Josh Kelety • June 5, 2017 7:00 am

    The legislation is expected to get a final vote today.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged City Hall
    Celebrate Summer’s Therapeutic Benefits in Nature
    Celebrate Summer’s Therapeutic Benefits in Nature
    By Connect2Classes • June 5, 2017 1:30 am

    University of Washington’s Botanic Gardens provides an oasis in the heart of the city

    Posted in Marketplace
    Caturday in the Park
    Caturday in the Park
    By Sofia Lee • June 4, 2017 9:30 am

    We think it was the 3rd of June.

    Posted in Arts & Culture, Home 2Tagged Gif Gallery
    Activists on the right have made their presence known in liberal bastions like Seattle recently. This man turned out for the May 1 Immigrant Rally at Westlake Park. Photo by Agatha Pacheco
    Both Sides Are Urging Peace, but the Upcoming...
    By Casey Jaywork • June 2, 2017 2:00 pm

    The event comes at a time of increased hostility between an emboldened right and energized left.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged anti-Muslim protest
    Six mayoral candidates talk worker issues at the Labor Temple Thursday evening. Photo by Sara Bernard
    Mayoral Debate at the Labor Temple Shows Many...
    By Sara Bernard • June 2, 2017 10:30 am

    One thing’s for sure: Seattle has a lot of pro-labor candidates. But some slight differences emerged.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged Mayor's Race
    The Promenade at 23rd & Jackson Street is slated for massive redevelopment by Vulcan. Photo by Kelton Sears
    Next Stop On the Upzone Train: The Central...
    By Josh Kelety • June 2, 2017 1:30 am

    The CD plan isn’t being met with the same opposition some other upzones have, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t misgivings.

    Posted in Home, News & Comment
    Palouse Wind Farm, eastern Washington. Photo by Chris Weber, Flickr Creative Commons
    As Trump Drops Paris Climate Agreement, Washington Activists...
    By Sara Bernard • June 1, 2017 4:00 pm

    350 Seattle immediately urges Governor Inslee to lead a “Power Past Paris” bloc of climate-friendly states.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged Climate change, Donald Trump, Environment
    Washington State’s Legislative Process Is Broken
    Washington State’s Legislative Process Is Broken
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 1, 2017 6:30 am

    Is there any way to fix it?

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged Olympia
    Camp Sanctuary on its first day of existence. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    RV Campers Prep for Eviction, Again
    By Casey Jaywork • May 31, 2017 4:10 pm

    The city’s plan is to keep evicting homeless campers until they agree to enter the shelter system.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged Homelessness
    Jeremy Joseph Christian started verbally abusing two young women, including one wearing a hijab. When three men on the train intervened, police say, Christian attacked them, killing two and wounding one. Photo by Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP, Pool
    Portland ‘Anti-Sharia’ Rally, Criticized By Mayor After Stabbing,...
    By Daniel Person • May 31, 2017 2:30 pm

    The Seattle March Against Sharia is one of more than 20 planned across the nation.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged Donald Trump
    Princeton Professor Cancels Seattle Talk Following Deluge of Racist Threats
    Princeton Professor Cancels Seattle Talk Following Deluge of...
    By Sara Bernard • May 31, 2017 12:30 pm

    Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor says threats came after she criticized Donald Trump during a recent commencement address.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged Donald Trump, Race
    A homeless person sleeps in City Hall Park in front of work crews. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    ‘Trying to Dig a Hole to China’: Officials...
    By Casey Jaywork • May 31, 2017 11:07 am

    Despite redoubled efforts, more than 11,000 people were experiencing homelessness in King County during this year’s count.

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged Homeless
    An ‘Imaginary Museum’ at Henry Art Gallery Enlivens Queer and Trans History
    An ‘Imaginary Museum’ at Henry Art Gallery Enlivens...
    By Minh Nguyen • May 31, 2017 1:30 am

    A Q&A with Chris E. Vargas, organizer of ‘Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects.’

    Posted in Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture NewsletterTagged Visual Arts
    Strange Coupling Plays Matchmaker
    Strange Coupling Plays Matchmaker
    By Minh Nguyen • May 31, 2017 1:30 am

    The whimsical tradition pairs artists with UW students for surprise results.

    Posted in Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture NewsletterTagged Visual Arts
    Mommy Long Legs. Photo by Allyce Andrew
    The Best Local Records We Heard This May—XL...
    By Kelton Sears • May 31, 2017 1:30 am

    The scene put out too many good albums, so get ready for a jumbo-sized edition of our roundup.

    Posted in Arts & Culture Newsletter, Music
    Dr. Willie Parker. Courtesy Simon & Schuster
    Dr. Willie Parker’s Christian Argument for Abortion Rights
    By Paul Constant • May 31, 2017 1:30 am

    The author of ‘Life’s Work: A Moral Argument for Choice’ is coming to town, courtesy of Shout Your Abortion.

    Posted in Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture NewsletterTagged Books
    Photo courtesy of John Urquhart for Sheriff
    Urquhart Supporters Say He’s a Strong Leader. Critics...
    By Daniel Person • May 31, 2017 1:30 am

    Are the lawsuits against the sheriff red flags, or sour grapes?

    Posted in Home, News & CommentTagged King County Sheriff's Office, politics
    Embracing Nostalgia at Black Dog Forge
    Embracing Nostalgia at Black Dog Forge
    By Eric E. Magnuson • May 31, 2017 1:30 am

    Change may be inevitable, but Belltown shows why it’s not always for the better.

    Posted in Home 2, News & CommentTagged gentrification
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