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Seattle's budget hole is projected to grow $82 million deeper
Coming atop an expected $141M shortfall, the additional deficit — caused by inflation and interest rates — will likely put some transportation projects on hold.
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U.S. Congress: Kim Schrier defeats Matt Larkin in 8th District
The pediatrician from Sammamish defeated her Republican challenger, 52% to 48%, The Associated Press declared on Thursday.
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Hobbs defeats Anderson to remain Washington Secretary of State
After a tight race, Steve Hobbs will complete Kim Wyman's term and lead the state election office through 2024.
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The fight for consistent rights for Indigenous tribes in WA and beyond
A five-year battle over a bag of clams shows how a reliance on century-old treaties can lead authorities to treat members of some tribes differently than others.
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Where do Washington state's election ballot initiatives stand?
Early counts suggest voters will approve even-year voting and a minimum-wage hike in Tukwila but are still split on Seattle's Initiative 1A and 1B.