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Are arrests the answer to homelessness? Seattle Police chief says no
Addressing service providers, Chief Best talks the intersection of law enforcement and homelessness.
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After density win, Seattle eyes future housing fights
It took four years to upzone parts of the city. What's coming next?
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Why WA's data-privacy bill might not go far enough
State lawmakers looked to Europe and California for a data-privacy model. But privacy advocates say Washington's bill is too soft by comparison.
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Library fines hit Seattle's lower-income neighborhoods hardest
In her $213 million library proposal, Mayor Durkan suggests eliminating fines. Data show the poorest areas stand to benefit most.
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Mayor Durkan sees 'golden years' on other side of the Seattle Squeeze
The view from the mayor’s office at City Hall is one that encompasses what you could call “classic Seattle.