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State of Seattle: Mayor Durkan emphasizes progress, not problems
As she enters the second half of her term, the mayor projects optimism, even amid concerns about homelessness, public safety.
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FAQ: Washington's March 10 presidential primary
Ballots for Washington's presidential primary have been mailed. What you need to know.
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Mayor Durkan calls on AG Barr to resign, joining fellow Justice Dept. alumni
The mayor told Crosscut she would sign on to a letter from over 1,100 former Department of Justice alumni accusing Barr impartial justice.
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Washington considers faster pathways to restoring rights after felony convictions
Three proposals in the state Legislature seek to help those with past convictions volunteer in schools, clear their records and earn their right to vote back faster.
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Who is the mayor supposed to tell when she leaves town? Seattle shooting raises question
Mayor Jenny Durkan was on a business trip to D.C. during the January shooting. Lisa Herbold, then the council president, says notification should have been clearer.