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Seattle City Council floats hiring bonuses to bolster police staffing
Supporters say the incentives are necessary to fill the gap left by nearly 400 officers resigning in two years.
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Seattle was once a hub for contemporary dance. What happened?
Choreographers and performers say a lack of studio space, high costs of living and the pandemic have made it hard to kickstart a career in the city.
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City Attorney Ann Davison on her tough-on-crime plans for Seattle
In a conversation with journalist Joni Balter at the Crosscut Festival, Davison said that her plan to dismiss some cases doesn't mean she's softening her stance on crime.
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How does Seattle feel about crime? It’s complicated
A new Crosscut/Elway poll of likely voters finds wide gaps in perceptions of crime based on age, income and homeownership status.
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Chinatown-International District leaders criticize Link expansion plans
In Seattle's historic Asian neighborhood, some say Sound Transit's $54 billion light rail expansion echoes harms of past infrastructure projects.