Politics
Seattle Council unanimously approves raises for 10,000 city workers
The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits.
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How property tax caps push some WA counties to the financial edge
As federal relief money dries up, cities and counties can’t keep up with inflation. Officials suggest removing limits on one crucial revenue source.
News
Seattle mourns CID activist, TV producer Matt Chan
Chan, a former KCTS board member and producer on the show “Hoarders,” was a champion for the Chinatown-International District and politicians of color.
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Washington youth mental health shows best improvement in 20 years
The Healthy Youth Survey reported that though depressive feelings have increased since 2002, this year found improved health and access to support.
Investigations
Filipino fishermen left in WA marina allege abandonment, lost pay
Fishing companies say long waits between seasons can be common, but labor experts say offshore foreign workers are “uniquely unprotected” under U.S. policies.