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Washington state lawmakers said they were above public records law. The state Supreme Court just disagreed
Legislators will no longer be able to withhold documents that show how they're conducting the public's business.
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Some Seattle families are just one sick child away from homelessness
Outreach workers say the increasing costs of both housing and health care are forcing more families out of their homes.
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We're closing Crosscut's comment section. Here's why — and what's next
With the rise of social platforms and an uptick in threatening comments, the newsroom is taking reader engagement in a different direction.
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Gov. Inslee wants to tap state's emergency fund to address homelessness
The governor wants to draw $319 million from the state’s rainy day fund to pay for homeless services over the next three years.
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Regional approach to homelessness may require Seattle to give up some control
The Seattle City Council passed the new agreement out of committee Thursday with an ordinance setting ‘expectations’ going forward.