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Less traffic, more lunch options: Federal Way light rail opens Saturday

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caption: Flags fly at half-staff outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn., on Dec. 4, 2024, after CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead on a street in New York City. The shocking act of violence sparked a widespread consumer outcry over U.S. health care costs and denied claims.

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U.S. health care is broken. Here are 3 ways it's getting worse

caption: Several varieties of shredded mozzarella and other cheese blends, sold at retailers including Aldi, Target and Walmart, are being recalled over concerns they were contaminated with bits of metal.

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Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled in Washington, nationwide

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Violent crime is on the decline in Washington state and nationwide
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MOHAI exhibit celebrates the rebellious history of Seattle's motorcycle culture
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DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes
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Trump administration sues WA for not sharing voter data
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WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s drafting a cuts-only budget
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Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs, joining a refund queue
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Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed

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caption: Illustration of Mayor Harrell pizza box representing the 2026 budget Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will inherit.

Politics

What's in Seattle's budget? Mapping the $8.9 billion spending plan Mayor Harrell leaves for Wilson

The Seattle City Council last week approved Mayor Bruce Harrell’s $9 billion dollar budget for 2026. That means when Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson takes office in January, she and the new City Council will inherit those funding choices. Here’s what to know in the meantime — explained in pizza terms.

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Crime rates in WA continue to drop, local community colleges are facing budget woes, and Federal Way commuters rejoice for light rail service.

December 04, 2025

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