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As Seattle gets closer to an income tax, state Republicans work to stop it
A court ruling this week threw out a long-standing ban on local income taxes. As some celebrated, GOP lawmakers quickly went on the offensive.
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Will Wall Street invade Seattle's single-family neighborhoods? Not likely, experts say
Opponents fear new backyard-cottage rules open the door for a flurry of investment, but economists say the numbers don't add up.
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Bailey Stober resigned in scandal. Now his return to politics is dividing King County Democrats
Local Democratic groups have split over whether to support two candidates with ties to the former party chair, who was accused of mistreating staff.
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Why the heck does WA hold elections in the middle of summer?
Few politicians think August is the best month for turnout. But a few factors, including fundraising, may mean the election date’s here to stay.
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Workers on front lines of homeless crisis could get guaranteed wage hikes
A Seattle City Council committee voted unanimously to tie service provider contracts to inflation, teeing up the issue for likely approval by the full council.