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The politics at the heart of Chief Carmen Best’s resignation
From the view where a Crosscut City Hall reporter sits, here’s his quick take on what drove Chief Best to suddenly retire.
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Motel eviction exposes gaps in Seattle’s low-income housing options
The recently condemned Everspring Inn was a hazard, but it was better than the streets for its residents. Now some are asking, “What’s the alternative?”
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What separates Strickland and Doglio in WA’s 10th Congressional District
Either Marilyn Strickland or Beth Doglio is headed to Congress. A look at where the candidates stand on the issues.
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Chief Best’s departure shines light on generous police pensions
What will Best do now? “I’m just going to take some time for myself,” she said. “I think I’ve earned it.” With an estimated pension of $134,000, she can afford it.
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Pandemic pushes WA foster care group homes into lose-lose dilemmas
With one group home losing a state contract after turning away infected youth, operators at other homes fear state retaliation.