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Latina candidates in Central WA seek to increase representation
Dulce Gutierrez and Nikki Torres may differ in political viewpoints, but both candidates seek to increase civic awareness in their communities.
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Justice reform, policing central to King County Prosecutor race
Both candidates say public safety is their primary concern. But reform-oriented Leesa Manion and tough-on-crime Jim Ferrell have divergent paths in mind.
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Seattle community court referrals are surging. Here's why
The softer approach to prosecution has seen double the referrals since tough-on-crime city attorney Ann Davison took office in January.
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Hyperlocal community councils pack a lot of power
As Puget Sound becomes denser, some community groups have unusual authority to veto land-use decisions within their neighborhoods, but won't for long.
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Bad times are nothing new: Lessons from past political upheaval
Fifty years ago, America was at a breaking point. Here's what I learned then that might help us through today's turmoil.