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Bellingham passes new laws to limit ‘junk fees’ for renters
While other Washington cities have taken steps to limit excessive or unreasonable fees, Bellingham’s is among the most comprehensive attempts to date
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politics
John Wilson ends campaign for King County Executive after arrest
King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson announced that he will suspend his campaign for King County Executive, just over a week after he was arrested on investigation of stalking and harassing his former domestic partner. “After thoughtful reflection, I have decided to suspend my campaign for King County Executive,” Wilson
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Why are there so many cults in the Pacific Northwest?
A new book from journalist Leah Sottile explores the link between New Age spirituality and political extremism in our region and beyond.
Seattle City Government
Council approves $2M loan for Seattle Social Housing Developer
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a $2 million loan to the fledgling Seattle Social Housing Developer. The bridge loan will help the public development authority pay for staffing and operations costs, and potentially purchase property, while it awaits the proceeds from a new business tax approved
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Yakama Nation mulls Wapato dam updates to save fish and aid farms
The 107-year-old dam supplies water to 140,000 acres on the reservation, but its current design endangers culturally important species like sturgeon.