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caption: King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Nov. 12, 2024, that he won't seek reelection when his term ends next year. In this 2022 photo, he announced the county's purchase of a residential treatment facility.

Secret payments to King County employee could become issue in race for county’s top job

caption: Collage of voter preferences on taxing the wealthy, 2010 compared to 2024.

Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy

caption: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shown on July 22, 2024, plans a major expansion.

Sea-Tac Airport says major expansion will do little harm. Neighbors don’t buy it

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Albertsons calls off merger with Kroger. Now what?

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Why a Washington state lawmaker is suing the nonprofit she created

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Washington state's last Sears closes up shop

December 11, 2024
What Trump's second term could mean for education in Washington state

December 11, 2024
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December 11, 2024
David Bonderman, Seattle Kraken co-owner and billionaire investor, dies at 82

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Albertsons sues Kroger and ends failed grocery megamerger

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