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WA could re-criminalize drug possession. Seattle leaders are concerned
A bill passed out of the state Senate would make drug possession a gross misdemeanor. In King County, that could create confusion.
David Kroman
David Kroman is formerly a reporter at Crosscut, where he covered city politics. In addition to Crosscut, his work has appeared in The Seattle Times, CityLab, High Country News, Seattle Magazine and e
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Seattle voters will weigh in on ‘defund the police’ with 2021 elections
This year’s mayoral and city council races will be voters’ first referendum on policing in Seattle.
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Tensions build as Seattle seeks to resume parking enforcement
The city has not enforced its 72-hour parking limit for the past year. Resumption has some worried about the fate of people living in RVs.
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WA Supreme Court says recall petition against Sawant can proceed
Opponents of Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant have 180 days to put a recall vote on the ballot.
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Seattle votes to guarantee lawyers for renters facing eviction
The city council approved a ‘right to counsel’ law on Monday, meaning all qualifying tenants facing eviction will be given legal representation.