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Lynnwood considers raising its minimum wage to above $20 an hour
If a new initiative to increase hourly rates by nearly $4 passes, the city would join others in Washington with the country’s highest wage floors.
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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Seattle Mayor Harrell announces new AI plan for city services
Seattle residents could see expanded use of artificial intelligence in permitting, public safety, customer service and more as Mayor Bruce
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What happens to money set aside for unused Democracy Vouchers?
Sometimes vouchers are pledged to a candidate who doesn’t make it through the primary before spending them. Here’s where those donations go.
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Democracy Vouchers limited to D5 in Seattle’s 2026 election
Next year, only residents in Seattle’s District 5 will get Democracy Vouchers, after Seattle’s Elections and Ethics Commission
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The Newsfeed: Records show broad ChatGPT use by WA city officials
A Cascade PBS/KNKX investigation found that AI was used to help write emails to constituents, mayoral letters and other government communications.