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Seattle's primary turnout was largest since 2011, which could mean big numbers in November
Seattle's wealthiest precincts turned out in force. But younger voters and renters also saw increases from past years.
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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Influential civilian commission urges judge to reject city’s plan for police accountability
The next court hearing will determine how much work is left for the city to complete a 2012 federal reform agreement.
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Durkan says police accountability remedies should wait until next union contract
A federal judge ordered a new plan from the city. Community groups think the one the mayor delivered won’t work.
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Seattle politics without corporate money? Council member fires off long-shot proposal
The proposal to curb PAC donations and foreign influence in elections is likely to face court challenges if approved.
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This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care
An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved.