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MacKenzie Scott gives $10M for affordable homeownership in Seattle
Homestead Community Land Trust said the billionaire’s gift will be a ‘game-changer’ for low-income residents looking to buy. How will it work?
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Seattle city employees say low pay, safety contribute to vacancies
11 unions representing almost 6,000 city workers are bargaining for new three-year contracts.
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9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget
The city’s “Revenue Stabilization Workgroup” was tasked with crafting progressive taxes. Here’s what they came up with.
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Seattle City Council primary hints at progressive/centrist showdown
Aug. 1 elections have voters watching to see if Seattle politics will continue to trend right as seven district races shake out.
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What does substance-use treatment in Seattle actually look like?
There are a slew of recovery services — medication-assisted, jailhouse, in- and outpatient — but stigma and other barriers pose challenges.