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With an eye toward public safety, Seattle officials grapple with future of arrest alternatives
After weeks of back and forth, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Friday she would release funding for Seattle's lauded diversion program.
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Spokane nurses want strangulation to stop being overlooked in domestic violence cases
A person strangled by an abusive partner is 750 times more likely to be killed by that same person, but the signs often aren't visible.
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Seattle's longtime houseboat dwellers fear the city is leaving them adrift
Residents say city regulations are making it difficult and expensive to perform needed repairs. State lawmakers want to help.
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Washington considers banning disposable plastics in restaurants and grocery stores
Your favorite takeout spot could go compostable-only under a legislative proposal.
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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.