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Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat

Council President Sara Nelson and Councilmembers Bob Kettle, Cathy Moore, Maritza Rivera and Rob Saka all voted for Woo’s appointment. Councilmember Tammy Morales voted for Mari Sugiyama, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth voted for...

For most Washington voters, the governor’s race is just beginning

Of the 24% of respondents who have made up their minds whom to vote for, Ferguson has an insignificant two-point lead over Reichert (12% to 10%). When those who say they “could”...

Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia for stricter interrogation laws

Because deceptive techniques during interrogations can push people to make false statements, supporters say this bill is needed to prevent wrongful convictions, increase trust between law enforcement and the public, and promote...

Washington governor’s race will be a close one, poll finds

The poll was conducted between Dec. 26 and 28, with a mix of cell phone, landline, and online survey questions. It has a 5% margin of error at the 95% confidence level....

Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee talks policing, housing and his final year

We have proposed over $400 million of behavioral health. It’s a fairly massive new investment. It’s needed. And as this is not just for homeless folks, obviously, I mean families that have...

The Washington Legislature kicks off. Here’s what to watch.

Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, is also concerned about the ferry system and wants lawmakers to pay more attention to traffic safety this year. Liias said the...

The Washington Legislature kicks off today. Here’s what to watch

Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, is also concerned about the ferry system and wants lawmakers to pay more attention to traffic safety this year. Liias said the...

Poll: Washington voters want to spend more — while cutting taxes

In another question, 55% said they were in favor of spending a state surplus from that same capital gains tax – as well as the new cap-and-invest program – to put more...

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