politics
The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election
In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness.
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Investigations
Everett shelter got $3M in COVID relief despite complaints
Local officials signed new contracts with The Hand Up Project after two residents died last year and former employees alleged financial mismanagement.
politics
Washington clergy still not required to report child abuse
A compromise proposal near the end of the legislative session died after Catholics rejected the bill over religious objections.
Investigations
Fake business loans land Yakima, Seattle entrepreneurs in prison
An immigrant businesswoman and a Mariners ticket hawker faced sentencing this week over separate schemes to steal thousands in COVID-19 stimulus money.
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Washington labor market still ‘resilient’ amid recession concerns
The state is adding lots of jobs, but tech layoffs and fewer openings hint at an economic slowdown.