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Nearly 4 in 10 young Seattleites say they’re likely to move

Nearly 4 in 10 young, childless Seattleites are thinking about packing up and moving, a new survey finds. As it turns out, that's a smaller share than in many big cities. Why it matters: Lots of young people considering a move can signal bigger issues for any given city, like a lack of perceived job opportunities or...
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Seattle Braces SPD Against ICE Operations

Camille Baldwin-Bonney doesn’t buy it. The police accountability advocate and co-chair of People Power Washington called Mayor Bruce Harrell’s new anti-ICE executive orders “performative rather than substantive”—a feel-good gesture from the same administration wiring CCTV surveillance cameras throughout the city that...
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Ninth Circuit asks Seattle to explain why police shot a man holding his baby

SEATTLE (CN) — Shaun Fuhr was holding his one-year-old child when Seattle police officers shot him in the face. Before a Ninth Circuit panel on Wednesday, his family argued that the city used excessive force, but Seattle argued that the force was objectively reasonable given the circumstances. “Some of...
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Teen struck by gunfire in South Seattle

SEATTLE - Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a teen injured in South Seattle Tuesday night. It happened near Rainier Avenue South and South Adams Street around 7:10 p.m. Police officers located a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound near 30th Avenue South and South Adams Street, west...
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Seattle Welcomes Bonnie Glenn as New Director of Office of Police Accountability

Bonnie Glenn was sworn in as the director of the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) in Seattle on Wednesday. In this role, Glenn will oversee the intake, classification, and investigation of complaints. She will also certify investigative findings and recommend policy changes and disciplinary actions to the Chief...
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11 Washington Fried Fish Spots Locals Swear By For Crispy Perfection And Northwest Flavor

Washington’s coastline delivers some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste, and locals know exactly where to find the crispiest fried fish around. From bustling Pike Place Market to quiet beach towns, these spots have perfected the art of golden-brown batter and flaky fish that melts in your mouth.
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King County passes $20 billion budget with housing protections, property-tax increase

The King County Council unanimously approved a two-year, $20 billion budget Tuesday that expands investments in housing, public safety, and behavioral health, while bracing for potential federal funding cuts
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Am I Permitted to Defend Myself in Any Manner?

In the world of restaurant takeout, employees often encounter a variety of characters, some of whom can become aggressive. A question that arises in such situations is, how should one respond if they are physically threatened or assaulted? This question was posed by a restaurant worker who was tired of dealing with...
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Harger: As Seattle embraces a Democratic Socialist mayor, fears of a business exodus emerge

Seattle just elected Katie Wilson, and she’s got big plans for our economy. Young voters put her in office because they’re frustrated. Good jobs, decent salaries, and they still can’t afford to live here. They wanted someone to shake things up. Here’s the Democratic Socialist mayor-elect last...
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Emergency declared as Northwest’s main oil pipeline shuts down again

The Northwest’s primary oil pipeline has shut down for the second time in a week, this time leading Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to declare an emergency. The governor's office said Seattle-Tacoma International Airport could run low on jet fuel by Saturday evening. For the next 14 days, Ferguson’s emergency...

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