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The proposal, which now heads to the Seattle City Council, is a reaction to state mandates requiring cities to cut down on red tape toward new housing.

WA agencies are seeing hundreds of layoffs and other job reductions (via @ssowersby.bsky.social) www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Congrats to my colleagues. What well deserved honors. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

An undercover Seattle police detective's widow fought for years to make the city recognize his suicide as job-related. He was honored in a ceremony more than 5½ years after his death.

Through his many campaigns for office, Harrell has never mentioned the arrest. Harrell’s online biographies make no mention of living or working in Omaha.

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UW opened a new hospital to help people with serious mental health needs. And a whole bunch of beds remain empty. Something has to change.

How Bezos, like many tech titans, has cozied up to Trump after previously criticizing him.

Ferguson orders flags to full-staff for Trump's Jan 20 inauguration - then they'll go back to half-staff for remainder of Jimmy Carter mourning period. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

New WA Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address just now double and tripled down on his call for cuts to state government spending and regulations. At several points, it appeared to get more enthusiastic applause from Republicans than Democrats. Buckle up #waleg

Washington's new governor issues three executive orders on his first day in office.

Don’t expect any grand or sweeping climate and environmental laws out of Washington’s Capitol during this long legislative session, starting Monday. Here's what you can expect: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Washington state created an independent agency to investigate police killings back in 2021. It is now taking its first case. Great story by @laurengirg.bsky.social

As he leaves office, here's a look at Gov. Jay Inslee's successes and the challenges that confront his successor. Good story by @jimbrunner.bsky.social

An Army doctor was accused by dozens of soldiers of sexual misconduct. This week, he admitted to the counts involving 41 male patients he treated at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Maj. Stockin told patients he needed to exam their genitals, then would grope them. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

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An allegedly haunted Pioneer Square cafe that bills itself as Seattle's oldest continuously-used restaurant will close temporarily, but it plans to return. www.seattletimes.com/life/food-dr...

Violent winds toppled trees and power lines throughout Western Washington, causing power and internet outages for days and weeks for some. Deborah was one of the few killed in the storm. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Just in time for family holiday gatherings, we're answering some of the most-asked questions about the Emerald City, ranging from crime to the Seattle Freeze. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

WA's Senate Dems are talking about these nine tax hikes and we know that because an email marked "for internal purposes only" was accidentally sent to Republicans. Story by @jimbrunner.bsky.social

Fentanyl is a scourge everywhere, but in Washington state there are only two dedicated detox beds for young people. Two. Story by @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social

A Seattle paralegal represented himself and got a presidential pardon. Story from @jimbrunner.bsky.social

Boeing had started placing cameras in the ceiling to track employees but stopped after reporter Dominic Gates called to ask about it.

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"Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales is resigning, she announced Wednesday, criticizing the way the rest of the council has been operating. Morales once belonged to a progressive council majority but has been isolated politically since 2023’s elections brought change to City Hall."

This one stings a bit.

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Meet this unusual team helping young people in addiction. “We meet you where you’re at. But we don’t leave you where you are!”

Good story in @theseattletimes.bsky.social on just how full the homeless shelters are in the Seattle-area at any given time.

By Conrad Swanson: "In the aftermath, grid experts say the cyclone’s damage — and our struggle to bounce back — proves we’re in desperate need of significant upgrades …"

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The Seattle Times has expanded its Education Lab to focus on early childhood options. I'm looking forward to reporter Claire Withycombe's work in this area.

Editors: Work in an ambitious newsroom, with warm and talented colleagues, in one of the country's most beautiful cities. All we're missing is you.

More than half a million customers in Western Washington are without power as a bomb cyclone blows through the region www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Everything you need to know about the bomb cyclone in the Seattle area.

"So far, the tribe has built about 80 logjams here, returning wood obstructions to the river’s life cycle 10 years since two hydroelectric dams were removed from the watershed. The jams further rebuild the resilience of the river, especially in consideration of the effects of climate change."

The United States now has: • 45,020 reporters • 275,550 public relations specialists For every reporter, there are now six PR people. (data via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

How small is too small for a Seattle condo? The smallest on the market still costs $232,500.

Seattle plans to close four schools, so what will happen to the teachers?

How Seattle's inflation compares to the national rate. I expected housing to play a role, but health care took me by surprise.