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    / February 23, 2024
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        Seattle City Council District 4: Ron Davis vs. Maritza Rivera

        The tech entrepreneur and the civil servant talk about their plans for housing, homelessness and public safety in northeast Seattle.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / October 5, 2023 /
        Updated: Oct. 6, 1:31 p.m.
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        Seattle City Council District 3: Joy Hollingsworth vs. Alex Hudson

        The cannabis farm owner and the former nonprofit director talk safety, homelessness and housing in the race to represent Central District and Capitol Hill.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / October 3, 2023 /
        Updated: Oct. 3, 3:44 p.m.
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        Seattle City Council District 2: Tammy Morales vs. Tanya Woo

        The first-term incumbent and a Chinatown-International District activist discuss their stances on displacement, homelessness, crime and policing.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / September 29, 2023
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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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        • Josh Cohen
        / September 26, 2023 /
        Updated Sept. 27, 10:05 a.m.
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        Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka

        The activist and tech lawyer talk public safety, homelessness and climate as they vie to represent West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown and SODO.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / September 26, 2023 /
        Sept. 26, 2023 3:57 P.M.
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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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        • Josh Cohen
        / September 19, 2023
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        Politics

        Poll: Seattle voters want new direction on City Council

        But they disagree on whether to go left or right.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / September 6, 2023
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        Politics

        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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        • Josh Cohen
        / August 21, 2023
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        Politics

        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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        • Josh Cohen
        / August 9, 2023
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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.

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        • Josh Cohen &
        • Donna Gordon Blankinship
        / August 1, 2023
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        What does substance-use treatment in Seattle actually look like?

        There are a slew of recovery services — medication-assisted, jailhouse, in- and outpatient — but stigma and other barriers pose challenges.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / July 31, 2023 /
        Updated: 7/31/2023 1:58 p.m.
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        Who’s raised the most money in Seattle City Council races?

        As primary ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes, here are the current top fundraisers and Democracy Voucher recipients in each district.

        by
        • Josh Cohen
        / July 13, 2023 /
        Updated: July 13, 2023 8:32 A.M.
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        Politics

        Maritime vs. real estate: Seattle’s decades-long rezoning fight

        The city is updating protections for waterfront industrial lands, but a fight over the SoDo ‘Makers District’ development could upend it.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / July 7, 2023
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        Politics

        Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle

        The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings.

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        • Josh Cohen
        / June 28, 2023
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        Politics

        The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election

        In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness.

        by
        • Josh Cohen
        / May 24, 2023
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