Environment
The dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon
Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region.
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politics
In a first, court will decide new WA redistricting plan as commission falters
Members of a bipartisan commission couldn't agree. Now, the Washington Supreme Court will draw new political lines that will shape a decade of politics.
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King County crisis responders struggle with backlogs
Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response.
politics
New WA political maps a mystery after final redistricting meeting
For nearly 12 hours, the public didn't know if the state's bipartisan redistricting commission completed its work on time — or what exactly got approved — since talks happened mostly in private.
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Why so many Seattle sidewalks are in bad shape
Tens of thousands of height irregularities and obstructions plague our sidewalk system. Who's responsible for fixing these problems?