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The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election
In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness.
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Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates
Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student.
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Washington clergy still not required to report child abuse
A compromise proposal near the end of the legislative session died after Catholics rejected the bill over religious objections.
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Washington passes law to cut ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup
Starting in 2025, the Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act will be among the country’s strongest legislation against hazardous products.
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Washington lawmakers make drug possession a gross misdemeanor
The Legislature needed an extra day to pass the new law after failing to come to an agreement at the end of the 2023 regular session.