politics
Big-money PACs sought to shape Seattle’s primary election. Did it work?
Candidates who benefited from independent expenditures did well, but correlation isn't necessarily causation.
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This first-time candidate is positioned to topple a giant of the King County Council
In the biggest surprise of primary night, Girmay Zahilay received a majority of early votes against 25-year council veteran Larry Gossett. Here's how he did it.
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$143.5M ‘Mercer Megablock’ deal will bring science campus, affordable housing to South Lake Union
The private bid includes plans for 175 units of affordable housing on the site, $78.2 million for housing investment and $5 million to deal with homelessness.
Opinion
Why are Seattle's prominent nonprofits opposing a new overtime proposal?
Arts and culture orgs bemoan WA's new overtime proposal while doling out pricey executive compensation packages.
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Last-minute registration, voting with a disability and more you need to know before Tuesday's election
Same-day voter registration is now a thing in Washington. Meanwhile, people with physical impairments can get help filling out their ballots.