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Stabbing Death Prompts Call for Tax to Fund Mental Health

Last weekend’s random killing of Shoreline Community College English Professor Troy Wolff in Pioneer Square has prompted Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to call» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Survey Shows Racial Divide in Approval of Seattle Police

A survey shows more than 60 percent of Seattle residents approve of the job the Seattle Police Department is doing. But it’s a far more problematic picture» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Who Pays if Tunnel Goes Over Budget?

What if Seattle gets stuck with cost overruns on the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project? That question sparked a lively exchange on KING-TV between» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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State High Court Points to Police Negligence in Woman's Murder

Advocates for victims of domestic violence are praising a Washington Supreme Court decision that they say could help save lives. The case concerns the» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Mayoral Candidates Differ on Most Effective Transportation Fix

Have you ever been stuck in traffic or tried to get on an overcrowded bus, or had to dodge potholes in the bike lanes? Sometimes, just getting from point» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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State High Court Hears Airplane Meal Workers Case

Washington’s Supreme Court will decide whether employers must accommodate the religious practices of their employees. Justices heard oral arguments» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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KCTS Debate: Seattle Mayoral Candidates Forced to Prioritize

It isn't always easy to pin down a politician. Most would prefer to list a range of issues they plan to address than choose just one top priority. But» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Cycle Tracks Offer Added Protection for Bicyclists in Seattle

With the number of bike commuters up 78 percent since 2005, bike lanes in Seattle are packed. But not everyone feels safe riding in close proximity to» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Seattle on its Way to Electing a New Mayor

Seattle may soon have a new mayor. State Sen. Ed Murray carried 56 percent of the vote in the first round of ballot counting Tuesday night, building a» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Lawyers Must Adapt to Changing Profession

Lawyers are finding themselves facing the same pressures recording artists and journalists have had to contend with: free content on the Internet....» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Socialist Sawant Takes Lead Over Conlin in Seattle Council Race

A Socialist candidate has taken the lead as an updated ballot count was released on Tuesday afternoon in a close Seattle City Council race. Kshama...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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New Program Offers Financial Counseling to Those in Need

Learning how to budget and save is something everyone can benefit from, even people who barely have a penny to their name. That’s the idea behind so...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Are Former Peace Corps Volunteers Willing to Carry a Gun and a Badge?

The King County sheriff wants to make his police force more culturally aware. So he’s come up with a plan that includes putting former Peace Corps...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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King County Campaign: Lock Up Guns, Lower Risk of Youth Suicide

Children who live in homes with an unlocked gun are nine times more likely to commit suicide, according to data compiled by Public Health – Seattle ...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Pay by App in the Works for Real Change Newspaper

The lack of actual cash in our pockets is putting the squeeze on vendors trying to sell the Seattle street newspaper Real Change. Real Change founding...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Thiel: No Surprise UW's Sark Leaving Job for USC

University of Washington head football coach Steve Sarkisian has accepted a coaching job at the University of Southern California, USC announced on...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Two Same-Sex Couples Sue BNSF over Health Benefits

Two workers are suing BNSF, one of the nation's largest rail companies, saying their same-sex spouses have repeatedly been denied health benefits even...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Supporters Rally for Renton Woman Held in Mexican Prison

Human rights advocates rallied in front of the Mexican consulate in Seattle on Tuesday on behalf of a Renton woman being held in a Mexican prison....» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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5 Tips to Help You Look Better on Skype, FaceTime

There’s no question more and more people are using Skype and FaceTime to connect with family and friends. And businesses are finding the technology to...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Proposal To Make Possession Of Cocaine, Meth A Misdemeanor

If you’re caught with cocaine, meth or heroin, you can be charged with a felony and face up to five years in prison. But there’s a proposal in...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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