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Seattle's social housing campaign, explained
The House Our Neighbors initiative would create a new government agency that builds and manages permanently affordable housing.
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How politics have stalled tsunami prep efforts on the WA coast
It’s not a matter of if but when the tsunami comes. Whether Washington is prepared depends a lot on the will of voters.
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Big-time Spokane events return after pandemic pause
Hoopfest and Bloomsday put Spokane on the map. After two years of cancellations and virtual events, the city is again the place to be for hoopsters and runners statewide.
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Hyperlocal community councils pack a lot of power
As Puget Sound becomes denser, some community groups have unusual authority to veto land-use decisions within their neighborhoods, but won't for long.
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Spokane backs plan to offer defendants services in place of jail time
The 'supported release' pilot program would provide nonviolent defendants housing assistance, addiction treatment or mental health counseling while awaiting trial.