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What’s happening with Seattle’s housing density plan?
Legal challenges, lobbying from neighborhood groups, lengthy delays: Here’s what you need to know about the 20-year growth strategy.
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WA bill aims to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike
The Senate greenlit the legislation, which would provide as much as $800 per week for up to four weeks, but opponents warn of burdens on employers.
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Can Spokane’s shelter network program help alleviate homelessness?
The new scattered-site model includes a system of smaller shelters, averaging 30 beds, connected to health services and drug treatment.
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The Newsfeed: Why WA counties sued the state over public defense
Washington relies mostly on local funding for criminal prosecution and defense, creating an unbalanced system that some call “justice by geography.”
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Seattle housing, homelessness crisis would grow if Trump cuts HUD
The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development may close its local office following layoffs and grant freezes. Advocates anticipate a ripple effect.