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Seattle City Council passes law to prosecute drug use, possession
Proponents argue the new law will bolster treatment for substance-use disorders, while critics have called it a War on Drugs 2.0.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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MacKenzie Scott gives $10M for affordable homeownership in Seattle
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Seattle city employees say low pay, safety contribute to vacancies
11 unions representing almost 6,000 city workers are bargaining for new three-year contracts.
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9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget
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Seattle City Council primary hints at progressive/centrist showdown
Aug. 1 elections have voters watching to see if Seattle politics will continue to trend right as seven district races shake out.