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The new Jumpstart payroll tax raised more than expected. Is the money going where it's most needed?
A new payroll tax for big companies in Seattle brought in more than $230 million last year. But because the city is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19, a chunk of that money is going toward pandemic relief efforts.
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GOP activists ready to spy on Washington ballot drop boxes to 'guard the vote'
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WA abortion researcher says executive order makes 'zero difference'
Even in states like Washington, providers liked Dr. Meghan Eagen-Torkko say a recent executive order to preserve abortion access is not enough to alleviate the fear some of her patients and colleagues feel now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned federal protections under Roe v. Wade.
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Black WA legislative candidate shot with BB gun, raising questions about possible hate crime
Legislative candidate and pastor Carey Anderson said a man fired a BB gun at him Thursday night in South King County in what may have been a racist attack.
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Washington primary will winnow large field for Secretary of State
Elections themselves have become a campaign issue. And this year Washington’s top election position is on the ballot. Eight candidates are running for Secretary of State in the August primary.
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Fleet Foxes, festivals in West Seattle and Ballard should make for a stunning music weekend in Seattle
Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times music writer Michael Rietmulder about his live music picks for the weekend.
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Seattle star BenDeLaCreme reflects on her 'RuPaul's Drag Race' legacy
Seattle drag queen BenDeLaCreme is a worldwide sensation who just wrapped up the U.S. leg of her one-queen show, "BenDeLaCreme is... READY TO BE COMMITTED."
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Seattle voters will now face ranked-choice voting on fall ballots
This fall Seattle voters will see two different reform measures on their ballots, each with the potential to transform how the city elects candidates.
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7 Northwest athletes to watch at upcoming World Track & Field Championships in Eugene
Nearly 2,000 of the world's best runners, jumpers and throwers from 192 countries have arrived in Oregon for the 2022 World Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The big event, Oregon 22, is happening on U.S. soil for the first time and in a smaller host city than ever before, Eugene. More than 30 athletes who are from the Pacific Northwest or who were collegiate standouts here secured berths in these World Champs.
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With the PAC-12 shakeup, what will happen to UW and WSU?
Paige Browning talks with sportswriter Art Thiel about what the recent PAC-12 shakeup means for the University of Washington and Washington State University
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Age is just a number for some elite marathoners at World Track & Field Championships in Eugene
An elite field featuring most of the world's best marathoners has arrived in Oregon for this year's World Track and Field Championships. Competitors from 34 countries will race through the streets of Eugene and neighboring Springfield this coming Sunday morning for the men and Monday for the women. Some of the marathoners are trying to outrun both their rivals and Father Time.
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The pros and cons of Airbnbs in Seattle
In Seattle, where Airbnbs are highly regulated, it's a form of shopping local. On the other hand, Airbnbs drive up the cost of housing a bit.