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Skip the ATM: Congress may finally let you buy weed without cash
State treasurers are the latest group asking that Congress allow marijuana businesses to use bank accounts in states where sales are legal.
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Controversial Seattle judge sees flurry of cases pulled by public defenders
In the past three weeks, Municipal Court Judge Ed McKenna has been removed from 10 times as many cases as all six of his colleagues.
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Seattle police partly out of compliance with reform agreement, judge rules
The federal judge said the city and the police department have fulfilled nearly every requirement of an agreement with the Department of Justice to overhaul the department — but concerns remain.
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Seattle port could play key role in race to rule the Arctic
To aid in the rush for resources and shipping lanes, the U.S. has commissioned a new ice breaker. It’s likely to call Puget Sound home.
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Reports of hate crimes and bias have surged in Seattle since 2012
Improved reporting may explain some of the fourfold increase. Still, one council member wants to make hate crimes easier to prosecute.