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Why Seattle leaders are reacting to Trump differently this time Bellingham Herald18:03
Earlier today
The GOP went all-in on taxes — and lost. It’s shaking up WA politics The Seattle Times14:44
Patty Murray, at UW Medicine, tries to sound alarm on RFK Jr. and vaccines VIEW The Seattle Times14:44
WA program to help low-income tenants buy homes led to zero purchases The Seattle Times14:44
Seattle leaders are reacting to Trump differently this time. Here's why The Seattle Times14:16
Bellevue officer injured during 2023 VP escort meets Kamala Harris The Seattle Times03:10
Yesterday
Seatless independent backs neighbour as PM hits WA The North West Star23:45 6-Dec-24
Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology The Columbian, Washington22:34 6-Dec-24
NSB Mayor Josiah Patkotak traveled to Peru, New York, Seattle with family on NSB dime The Alaska Landmine22:11 6-Dec-24
PM to blitz WA as Labor eyes seats for next election The North West Star16:46 6-Dec-24
WA program to help low-income tenants buy homes has led to zero purchases The Columbian, Washington14:15 6-Dec-24
With WA billions in the hole in the coming years, some Democrats are weighing a wealth tax FOX13 Seattle04:36 6-Dec-24
Democrats expand power in WA state legislature FOX13 Seattle01:53 6-Dec-24
Congress back for final 'lame duck' session before Trump is sworn in KNKX00:47 6-Dec-24
In the last 7 days
Basil’s ’10 things’ megaphone may be about to be taken from him The Sydney Morning Herald18:09 5-Dec-24
West Seattle light rail will force some businesses out without enough money to relocate The Seattle Times18:01 5-Dec-24
The WA residents charged for attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6 The Columbian, Washington16:42 5-Dec-24
Washington AG-elect Nick Brown fears next Trump term bringing ‘uniquely dangerous threats’ The News Tribune, Washington13:06 5-Dec-24
Bureaucrat employed to reform WA's youth justice system alleges 'institutional racism' ABC Online05:03 5-Dec-24
WA’s Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump, hope for a pardon The Seattle Times18:04 4-Dec-24
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales is resigning The Seattle Times17:01 4-Dec-24
Costs remain high for WA affordable housing projects The Columbian, Washington15:44 4-Dec-24
WA Latino voters supported Trump. Now undocumented family members could face deportation The Olympian, Washington13:03 4-Dec-24
Inquest hears 'dysfunctionally toxic' culture caused problems in WA youth detention ABC Online05:06 4-Dec-24
Newest Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck takes oath KNKX00:56 4-Dec-24
WA news live: A WA woman has been accused of burning down her own business. Here’s why; Warning … The Sydney Morning Herald23:42 3-Dec-24
WA news live: Whooping cough cases surge among WA school kids; Perth home listings surge to the … The Sydney Morning Herald23:32 3-Dec-24
Building code council resists emergency adoption related to natural gas initiative Just The News23:08 3-Dec-24
First bills drop ahead of WA’s 2025 legislative session The Columbian, Washington15:51 3-Dec-24
Gov. Inslee imposes WA spending freeze amid budget shortfall The Seattle Times15:13 3-Dec-24
WA lawmakers to make another run at ending daylight saving time The Seattle Times15:13 3-Dec-24
Four-year-olds caught vaping in WA schools but suspensions down The Sydney Morning Herald10:16 3-Dec-24
“Meta loses appeal, must pay $24.6M for WA campaign finance violations” Election Law (Weblog)07:42 3-Dec-24
Washington State Turned Slightly Redder in 2024 Election NewsMax01:51 3-Dec-24
Why Seattle can't recycle glass now —and what wine has to do with it The Seattle Times18:02 2-Dec-24
Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short The Columbian, Washington15:55 2-Dec-24
Girmay Zahilay launches campaign for King County executive The Seattle Times14:13 2-Dec-24
Where AI is catching drivers in Seattle area The Seattle Times14:10 2-Dec-24
Could Trump withhold federal funding to Washington state? Treasurer prepares for worst KUOW Public Radio14:05 2-Dec-24
True blue Washington state turned a little bit red in the 2024 general election Just The News03:33 2-Dec-24
Rantz: Mayor Harrell needlessly turns Seattle Christmas tree lighting into a political soapbox MyNorthwest23:59 1-Dec-24
Once a must for wealthy Seattle liberals, Teslas now feel an Elon backlash The Seattle Times14:19 1-Dec-24
This WA Republican voted to impeach Trump. Here's what he's looking for in the new administration. The Seattle Times14:27 30-Nov-24
WA workers are weary as restaurants, labor groups debate minimum wage The Seattle Times14:19 30-Nov-24
In the last month
King County (Wash.) Violated Constitution and Contract by Trying to Ban ICE Flights Through Its Airport Reason22:41 29-Nov-24
Basil Zempilas's campaign manager quits after apologising for secret polling on WA Liberal leadership ABC Online05:09 28-Nov-24
Election denial rife in Democrats, the most WA of scandals, and when is statue theft not news? Crikey23:09 27-Nov-24
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: ‘We have to go after bad people’ MyNorthwest22:59 27-Nov-24
WA state Senate race heads to recount as Democrats look to flip a seat The Seattle Times21:22 27-Nov-24
In WA Legislature, both parties stick with caucus leaders for 2025 The Seattle Times20:10 27-Nov-24
DC protested Trump's first term. Now, they worry he'll crush them NBC10, Pennsylvania15:59 27-Nov-24
In WA state Legislature, Democrats and Republicans are sticking with their leaders The Columbian, Washington15:27 27-Nov-24
School closures were another swing and miss for Seattle progressivism The Seattle Times14:35 27-Nov-24
Seattle School Board officially shuts down closure plans for next year The Seattle Times03:44 27-Nov-24
Disgraced former Labor MP Barry Urban fighting for life after attack at Perth tyre business ABC Online01:31 27-Nov-24
Inslee announces plan for new juvenile rehabilitation facility and previews possible legislative proposals Washington State Governor (Press Release)23:11 26-Nov-24
Failed push to oust Libby Mettam leaves WA Liberals bruised, fractured and disunited ABC Online22:48 26-Nov-24
AG report: Data breaches reach new all-time high in Washington Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)21:52 26-Nov-24
After this election, how do we persist toward change? | Jordan Alam The Seattle Times20:36 26-Nov-24
WA care providers for people with disabilities ask state for more pay The Seattle Times19:16 26-Nov-24
WA public employee union sues state after contract vote fails The Seattle Times19:16 26-Nov-24
Are King County’s homeless shelters full? The Seattle Times18:03 26-Nov-24
Basil Zempilas denies link to leaked polling that fueled WA Liberals leadership challenge ABC Online07:22 26-Nov-24
Libby Mettam calls for leadership detractors inside WA Liberals to 'put up or shut up' ABC Online23:16 25-Nov-24
Summer of thrifty ride: Government brings back free transport, flags public holiday change The Sydney Morning Herald07:59 24-Nov-24
Probe into noncitizen voter in Washington state underscores lack of verification Just The News01:33 24-Nov-24
Ferguson names policy veteran as his budget director The Columbian, Washington15:52 23-Nov-24
WA shifted (slightly) right in 2024, though many counties moved left The Columbian, Washington15:36 23-Nov-24
WA Senate Democrats choose new committee chairs ahead of 2025 session The Columbian, Washington14:41 23-Nov-24
Both WA parties are dragging us through their identity crises The Seattle Times14:24 23-Nov-24
Three WA Senate Democrats are leaving their jobs. Here’s what happens next The Columbian, Washington01:51 23-Nov-24
Seattle deputy mayor: New SPD chief to be announced in December MyNorthwest01:02 23-Nov-24
Seattle police watchdog head resigns in ‘mutual’ agreement with Mayor Harrell, city says KUOW Public Radio23:52 22-Nov-24
Seattle police accountability director resigns amid criticism The Seattle Times22:07 22-Nov-24
Washington state’s early learning programs could face budget cuts The Seattle Times18:03 22-Nov-24
Seattle capital gains tax proposal falls short again The Seattle Times14:18 22-Nov-24
Despite funding boost, tenant aid groups face cuts in Seattle budget The Seattle Times14:18 22-Nov-24
WA shifted (slightly) right in 2024, though many counties moved left | FYI Guy The Seattle Times14:18 22-Nov-24
Blue State Launches 'Public Health' Task Force To Address 'Domestic Violent Extremism' The Daily Caller20:41 21-Nov-24
WA lawmakers wrestle with declining tax receipts and looming deficit The Columbian, Washington19:10 21-Nov-24
The sad streetcar and the saddest street: A match made in Seattle? The Seattle Times18:09 21-Nov-24
Inslee execs exit as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor The Seattle Times14:05 21-Nov-24
Seattle’s Benu shelter aims to help Black men exit homelessness VIEW The Seattle Times14:05 21-Nov-24
Why a proposed turf field is sparking debate in Wallingford The Seattle Times00:50 21-Nov-24
Can a teal independent make a splash in WA's wealthiest electorate? ABC Online21:47 20-Nov-24
House Democrats Back Sanders Senate Effort to Halt Arms Sales to Israel Common Dreams19:56 20-Nov-24
Inslee execs heading for exits as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor The Columbian, Washington19:27 20-Nov-24
Sal Mungia defeats Dave Larson for open WA Supreme Court seat The Columbian, Washington17:45 20-Nov-24
Seattle mayor, who sits on a federal AI panel, says he’ll seek ways to work with Trump… GeekWire16:46 20-Nov-24
Benton County to sue WA after Inslee agrees to one of state’s largest wind farms The Columbian, Washington15:48 20-Nov-24
Years behind schedule. Millions over budget. Inside WA’s big IT fix The Seattle Times14:11 20-Nov-24
Mark Z. Barabak: She’s won twice in Trump country. What can this Democrat teach her party? The Fresno Bee09:41 20-Nov-24
Seattle council OKs new budget, loosens JumpStart tax’s spending rules The Seattle Times02:46 20-Nov-24
Seattle capital gains tax proposal rebuffed by City Council The Seattle Times22:42 19-Nov-24
It's the divisions that bring some together in a county in Washington state KNKX22:09 19-Nov-24
State book award finalist will discuss WWII graphic novel ‘We are not Strangers’ in Fairhaven Bellingham Herald21:23 19-Nov-24
Winner emerges from tight WA Supreme Court race The Seattle Times20:40 19-Nov-24
Grassroots rose up against Trump in Washington State People's World17:23 19-Nov-24
King County voters’ fairly rosy outlook on WA not shared across state The Seattle Times14:28 19-Nov-24
Seattle mayor, City Council look to loosen rules on JumpStart tax spending Bellingham Herald01:06 19-Nov-24
Seattle politics have changed since 2020. This proposal could show how much The Seattle Times18:17 18-Nov-24
Goiran to attend pro-life summit as Libs hope to avoid Queensland-style abortion election fire The Sydney Morning Herald18:07 18-Nov-24
Transgender people in Washington state brace for second Trump presidency Miami Herald01:26 17-Nov-24
Seattle mayor expanding Downtown Activation Plan, citing ‘reduction in violent crime’ MyNorthwest00:18 17-Nov-24
Ondo Governorship Poll: Cdd-WA commends electorate’s peaceful conduct Peoples Gazette22:05 16-Nov-24
Woman interrupts Seattle Mayor Harrell's news conference on community safety FOX13 Seattle03:26 16-Nov-24
Seattle mayor announces new team to address crime, beautify downtown The Seattle Times02:47 16-Nov-24
Trump’s Cabinet picks alarm WA’s Adam Smith, Patty Murray The Seattle Times23:33 15-Nov-24
With $10B deficit looming, WA governor calls on state agencies to make cuts The Columbian, Washington21:06 15-Nov-24
5 things Washingtonians should know about Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz Bellingham Herald20:22 15-Nov-24
Seattle mayor to introduce new public safety plan for downtown, CID FOX13 Seattle14:31 15-Nov-24
Bellevue cop injured in 2023 while escorting Kamala Harris sues state The Seattle Times14:13 15-Nov-24
Survey shows who did, and didn’t, support WA natural gas initiative The Seattle Times14:11 15-Nov-24
Government, opposition point fingers over threats after WA Liberal candidate obtains restraining order ABC Online05:23 15-Nov-24
Washington state still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges Just The News04:08 15-Nov-24

      
            
      
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