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Election 2014: Guns, buses, kids and control of Olympia
Turnout is expected to be meh, but what's at stake is anything but.
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The 2014 Crosscut Courage Award Winners
We combed the Northwest for our most courageous citizens in the areas of culture, public service, business and lifetime achievement.
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What you should know about Seattle's bus measure
Ballots are landing in mailboxes this week. What you should know about Proposition 1.
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Infographic: Washington's competing gun control initiatives
The basics on guns on in Washington state: The state's current rules, what's on your ballot and why it matters.
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The Smartypants Guide to the October Civic Cocktail: Chat with County Exec Dow Constantine
Join us for cocktails, snacks and smart talk about King County and the fear of levy fatigue in Seattle as city voters face multiple spending measures on the fall ballot.