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Harrell and González spar over Seattle zoning, housing and more in debate

The two worked together in City Hall for four years, often civilly, but on Thursday they exchanged frequent verbal blows, referring to one another only as “my opponent.”The theme of the debate...

Watch: Seattle mayoral candidates debate economy, business

Before the debate, the coalition invited the public to send in questions, which helped inspire the questions four moderators will ask the candidates Wednesday evening. The moderators this week are KOMO 4...

Seattle City Council Position 8 race is more competitive than expected

But in the Aug. 2 primary, Kenneth Wilson, a structural engineer from Wallingford with zero name recognition, broke through the crowd and took home a surprising 16.2% of the vote. It was...

The newest Washington mask mandate: What you need to know

Inslee said the step is necessary because the delta variant of COVID-19 has fueled a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state. The number of eligible Washingtonians who haven’t...

WA state employees must get vaccinated or risk getting fired

The governor’s latest proclamation gives those state workers until Oct. 18 to become fully vaccinated, with few exceptions, Inslee said. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the Oct. 18...

Harrell, González will likely compete to be next Seattle mayor

In the contest to replace González on the council, Fremont Brewing founder Sara Nelson and attorney and activist Nikkita Oliver jumped out to a clear lead and will compete for a seat...

Primary election to narrow choices for Seattle mayor, city council

At stake: Who will lead Seattle and King County into the future, as the region struggles with an ongoing pandemic, a crisis of homelessness and housing and a mandate to reimagine policing...

Where to stay cool during the PNW heat wave

From art galleries to libraries, government agencies and nonprofit groups are providing public spaces for staying cool.King County “cooling center” locations are available on the county’s emergency website. Seattle posted this map of...

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