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What happened to Seattle's powerful bike lobby?
Once a prominent force in city politics, bike advocates are adjusting to a new reality — and planning a comeback.
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How a fight over equity in Bellevue schools fueled the opposition to Washington’s affirmative-action initiative
A group called Washington Asians for Equality is leading the charge against affirmative action this November. It's not their first fight.
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Durkan pitches $1.6M plan to attract and keep police officers
The mayor also laid out 12 recommendations to address low morale and a shrinking force.
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Lawsuit claims affirmative-action opponents are misleading voters — but court doesn't intervene
A judge said he wouldn't halt printing of the state’s voter pamphlet. But plaintiffs claim there is still time to correct what they view as errors.
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After a national search for a new housing director, Durkan promotes from within
City Hall veteran tapped to lead Seattle housing office as mayor pitches dozens of ‘workforce’ condos, townhomes.