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Seattle democracy voucher renewal set for August ballot
Seattle voters will be asked in August if they want to continue paying for the city’s democracy voucher program
Nate Sanford
Nate Sanford is a reporter for Cascade PBS and KNKX. A Murrow news fellow, he covers policy and political power dynamics with an emphasis on the issues facing young adults in Washington.
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WA lawmakers pass major parking reform bill to boost housing
A bill that aims to address housing supply and affordability in Washington by lowering parking requirements for new residential and
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REI says it was a ‘mistake’ to endorse Trump interior secretary
Following backlash from members, REI Co-op is retracting its endorsement of Doug Burgum, a Trump administration appointee who has been
politics
Thousands rally in Seattle to protest Trump administration actions
The rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” protests held globally, pushing back against policies like mass deportations and federal funding cuts.
politics
How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off
Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit.