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WA lawmaker moves to fix system for child sex trafficking victims
A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened.
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Bellingham voters consider minimum-wage hike, tenant protections
Proponents of the initiatives — one similar to a recent Tacoma campaign — say rising housing costs are spurring the policy efforts.
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Why are gas prices rising at stations unaffected by cap-and-trade?
Even oil companies not participating in the state’s new carbon auction system are pumping up the cost to the consumer.
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Seattle City Council District 7: Andrew Lewis vs. Bob Kettle
The incumbent City Councilmember and the retired Naval officer explain their plans for the city’s Downtown — and dig into other issues.
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Watch: Seattle City Council District 5 debate
Former judge Cathy Moore and social equity consultant ChrisTiana ObeySumner faced off on Oct. 17 at North Seattle College.