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King County reworks aid after some renters fall through the cracks
As the county considers extending the pandemic-era emergency rent relief program, advocates hope poor communication and red tape are a thing of the past.
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Races to watch in the Washington Legislature this year
With President Joe Biden and national Democrats facing headwinds, WA state Senator Emily Randall and other incumbents are working hard to avoid a red wave.
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The rise of reactionaries in the wake of the 1918 flu pandemic
Emergent movements, including a resurgence of the KKK, led to more anti-immigration policy, eugenics laws, religious fundamentalism and conservative leadership.
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Seattle doubled its hotel fee. Here's where the money is going
As hotel occupancy rates climb slowly toward pre-pandemic levels, the city hopes the added marketing revenue will aid tourism recovery.
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King County considers moving most elections to even years
So-called 'off-year' elections have lower voter turnout. A proposed change would move a dozen county races in an effort to garner more ballots.