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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal
The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers.
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Seattle City Council passes law to prosecute drug use, possession
Proponents argue the new law will bolster treatment for substance-use disorders, while critics have called it a War on Drugs 2.0.
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Seattle city employees say low pay, safety contribute to vacancies
11 unions representing almost 6,000 city workers are bargaining for new three-year contracts.
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9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget
The city’s “Revenue Stabilization Workgroup” was tasked with crafting progressive taxes. Here’s what they came up with.
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It’s Primary Election Day in Washington. Here’s what to know
We review the local races, initiatives and last-minute info you need before the polls close at 8 p.m.