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Politics and Government

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The Association of Washington Cities’ Local Control Fixation

In this WALeg report, an introduction to the loud voices yelling for municipal home rule. Also in this digest: Important Bills at a Glance This Week's Focus:...
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One Stairway is Enough to Reach Housing Heaven

A bill allowing single-stairway "point access block" buildings would enhance housing and neighborhoods. On February 2nd the Washington State Senate held its first hearing on...

Ballard’s Historic District Board Looks to Blow the Roof Off Street Cafes

The future of wildly popular streateries now rests in a narrow view of the street's past. It’s 9am on a Thursday morning in the multipurpose...

Mosqueda Announces Run for Vacant King County Council Seat

Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda says she hears the "pull" of King County Council and is running for the District 8 seat that Joe...

Pollet, Pedersen, and Blethen Assail State Housing Push

In this WALeg report, predictable opposition arises against missing middle housing bills. Also in this digest: Important Bills at a Glance. The Week’s Focus: Condominium Act reforms. The...

Tammy Morales Rolls Out Reelection Campaign

This morning, Tammy Morales announced she is running for a second term on Seattle City Council, becoming just the second of seven councilmembers up...
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Urbanist Supervolunteer Ron Davis Jumps In D4 Council Race to Replace Alex Pedersen

When entrepreneur Ron Davis announced a District 4 Seattle City Council run this morning, it didn't come as a big surprise. Davis has busy...

Inside Look at Seattle’s New Convention Center Expansion

"Summit of Our Noble Efforts" - Jay Inslee The Washington State Convention Center's new Summit Building opened to the public on Friday, January 27. As...