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Durkan’s $5.9B budget cuts jobs, increases funds for transportation
The mayor prioritized fiscal sustainability amid concerns that the boom won't last.
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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City Light could face class action suit over billing troubles
For months, even years, Seattle City Light customers have complained about their erratic bills to anyone who’d listen — the
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You can save millions on your property taxes — if you’re rich
For property owners in King County who are upset with their tax bills, there are two options: grit their teeth
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Did the City Council violate open-meeting laws a second time?
Before members of the Seattle City Council were sued for allegedly governing behind closed doors, they may have violated the
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Mariners get $135M in taxes, while tourism strikes out
After a close King County Council vote, the Mariners are poised to get most of what they sought for Safeco Field maintenance.