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As Washington shattered its previous record for daily cases of the new coronavirus, Gov. Jay Inslee warned that residents could undergo a "catastrophic" loss of...
There were more twists and turns on the way to the city of Seattle's 2021 budget than anyone could have predicted. But the City Council...
The Seattle City Council has approved a $20 car-tab fee, but has not decided yet how to spend the money. The fee would take effect...
The pandemic threatens to worsen these systemic problems. “These school closures and the continuing challenge surrounding distance learning serve as a stark reminder of the...
Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp won't concede despite losing to Jay Inslee by 545,000 votes. He's turned his attacks on top Republicans and looks to...
The Challenge Seattle group, which includes the heads of major local firms, issued a blueprint for pandemic management that praises Gov. Jay Inslee but urges...
From death threats to conspiracy theories, people who work in public health in the Northwest and around the country are bearing the brunt of America's...