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Kshama Sawant sponsoring rent control trigger law in Seattle

City

Seattle City Council wants to hear your thoughts on rent control

A public hearing is being held to receive feedback on a proposed rent control ordinance.
Evening

The friendly creature that has been trolling Seattle for more than 30 years - 2023's BNWE

The Fremont Troll sculpture was a creation by four artists in 1990.
News

"Recall Sawant" campaign says she violated her oath of office three times

"Recall Sawant" campaign leader Henry Bridger II says he wants someone who represents the ideals of more of the people in his district
Vaccine

98% of Seattle first responders vaccinated against COVID or filed exemption

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said the city is in "much better shape" than anticipated after the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate went into effect.
Seattle

Mayoral race: Seattle voters tired of 'empty promises,' feeling 'stuck'

Some Seattle voters say they want to hear real solutions from mayoral candidates Lorena Gonzalez and Bruce Harrell on the issue of homelessness in the city.
Coronavirus

Enumclaw council members defend COVID vaccination verification comments, unmasked meeting

Two Enumclaw council members responded to criticism after saying some COVID-19 mandates 'don't make sense.'
Local

Port Angeles approved ban on single-use plastic bags

Bags that might cause problems for recycling plants and the marine environment are now banned in Port Angeles
City

Design review board advances hotel plans to replace Pike Place Market building

Protesters couldn't slow down plans to replace the Hahn building with a 14-story tower.
Politics

Seattle mayoral, council candidates take part in election forum

Seattle mayoral and city council candidates met Thursday night to participate in a public forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County.
Seattle

Seattle Mayor Murray asks for dismissal of sex-abuse suit
Local

Seattle council approves sweeping police accountability legislation

<p>On Monday afternoon, the Seattle City Council passed a hefty piece of legislation designed to push for more transparency, and issue a reform of the checks and balances at the Seattle Police Department.</p>