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Sawant revives 'tax Amazon' campaign to address homelessness
The $300 million proposal comes as the Washington Legislature considers allowing a similar, yet smaller tax in King County
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Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions
Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments.
Environment
How coronavirus has tested Seattle’s infectious disease response
Health care workers train extensively for outbreaks. After responding to the first American case of the novel virus, they say they are even more prepared.
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Why Seattle's first responders need to better understand trauma
Behavioral health crises demand careful interventions. The city should adopt more robust trauma-informed care practices.
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As support for a business tax in King County builds, should progressives celebrate?
Suddenly Amazon and other corporate backers are willing to make a concession — but only to avoid a larger one.