Governing

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Mayor, protesters clash over downtown priorities

We have more details about Mayor Harrell’s plan to revitalize downtown Seattle. He has a vision for the neighborhood to be vibrant. Full of life and activities. A place where people feel safe. But the reality is a lot more complicated. KUOW Growing Paind
- Clare McGrane
About the gun that killed a boy at Seattle’s Ingraham High School

This is the story of a gun. It begins with a 14-year-old boy showing it off. It ends with another boy dying in a high school hallway.
- Ashley Hiruko
Seattle relaunches graffiti cleanup effort
- Dyer Oxley
WA Secretary of Transportation on roads, bridges, and ferries

You may be hitting the road soon to enjoy some of the many beautiful parts of Washington State. But projects are underway throughout the state, including highway maintenance, reduced ferry services, and bridge repairs.
- Libby Denkmann
Homeless shelters in Tacoma are getting less funding this year

On June 20, Pierce County announced the Tacoma Rescue Mission will get just under $200,000 less than last year for shelter funding.
- Lauren Gallup
Next month, WA will launch an online portal to refund drug-related fines

It’s the latest relief for people whose convictions were thrown out by the Washington Supreme Court.
- Amy Radil
Federal forest officials consider changing sheep grazing rules

The issue is what can happen to bighorn sheep if they come into contact with their domesticated counterparts.
- Courtney Flatt
Seattle may ease path for community groups to develop properties

On Monday, the Seattle City Council will consider a suite of new reforms that could make it easier for institutions led by communities of color to develop new buildings.
- Joshua McNichols
Navigating the maze that rules Olympia (and your life)

How familiar are you with the Washington Legislature? The state's governing body adjourned in April with a new budget and hundreds of policy changes. Find out how bills become laws and what happened during the session in this choose-your-own-adventure experience from KUOW.
- Jeanie Lindsay
NW farmers high-five lifting of retaliatory tariffs on exports to India

The announcement comes from the White House and the Indian government during the ongoing state visit
- Anna King

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