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Facing $251M deficit, Seattle Mayor Harrell issues hiring freeze
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has informed city department directors and finance managers that the city is implementing a hiring freeze
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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Facing $251M deficit, Seattle Mayor Harrell issues hiring freeze
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has informed city department directors and finance managers that the city is implementing a hiring freeze
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Seattle light-rail riders: Get ready for 3 weeks of long delays
Link light-rail riders heading to or through Downtown Seattle will have to navigate significant delays for the next three weeks
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Seattle light-rail riders: Get ready for 3 weeks of long delays
Link light-rail riders heading to or through Downtown Seattle will have to navigate significant delays for the next three weeks