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King County wants its own corrections officer training program
Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing.
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Here’s what’s in the proposed $1.35B Seattle transportation levy
The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more.
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Seattle Council unanimously approves raises for 10,000 city workers
The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits.
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Harrell bill would let more business types set up shop Downtown
As part of his plan for Downtown Seattle’s post-pandemic recovery, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced this week that he is
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Seattle Councilmember pushes housing, community development pilot
Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules.