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WA’s coming budget cuts could dwarf those of the Great Recession
A $7 billion shortfall is predicted — so far. Here’s a look at some of the services and state programs that could get cut.
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City council will consider defunding Seattle Police
Amid scattered calls for Mayor Jenny Durkan to resign, the Seattle City Council will discuss the once-radical call to redirect funds from the police department to social services.
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Mother of man arrested in viral Seattle protest video speaks out
The video shows a police officer pushing another cop’s knee off of Jonathan Vause’s neck.
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Seattle issues 30-day ban on tear gas at protests
The police chief's decision comes in response to demands from oversight and community groups that are demonstrating against racism and police brutality.
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Coronavirus is still real. Protesters say they’re fighting a worse pandemic
“If we get it and die from coronavirus fighting for people’s rights, we’re OK with that,” one protester said.