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'It's getting pretty hot' - this week in politics, not the weather

How would you like to be stuck in Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan while the bulk of Washington counties gets to remain in the more relaxed, more business-friendly Phase 3? Pierce County, which was rolled back to Phase 2 three weeks ago, doesn’t like it one bit. Some loc
- Angela King
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The politics of Seattle's housing crisis

Seattle voters have some homework to do: They will need to study up on a measure now gaining strength that will probably appear on the November ballot. The measure would provide shelter, housing, mental health and substance abuse services for folks experiencing homelessness.
- Liz Brazile
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Potential unions, vaccinations and city council recalls, this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Stranger editor Chase Burns, Geekwire contributing editor Monica Nickelsburg, and Publicola police accountability reporter Paul Kiefer.
- Sarah Leibovitz
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Gary Locke is probably not running for Seattle mayor. For starters, he lives in Bellevue

This week gave us some insight into where the Seattle mayor's race might be heading. In addition to two high profile candidates who joined the race last week - former Council President Bruce Harrell and former state lawmaker Jessyn Farrell - speculation grew about former Washington Gov. Gary Locke jumping into the mix.
- Angela King
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This week in politics: Lines getting longer for Seattle mayoral and vaccine hopefuls

We have a mayoral race - a real, rip-roaring Seattle mayoral contest.
- Angela King
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Seattle won't fund eviction lawyers just yet, as council delays vote

When someone is charged with a crime, they have a right to a free attorney. Some members of the Seattle City Council want to extend that right to all tenants facing eviction. But on Monday, a majority of members voted to delay the bill due to legal questions.
- Joshua McNichols
This week in politics: Is this the beginning of the beginning of the rest of our lives?

All of Washington moves to phase three of reopening on March 22. Governor Jay Inslee announced the development on Thursday. The news came the same day President Joe Biden said all adults should be eligible for a Covid vaccine by May 1.
- Katie Campbell
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This week in politics: Seattle races are quiet ... too quiet?

It’s been a quieter week in local politics - some would say, too quiet.
- Angela King
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This week in politics: The political implications of severe weather

The Seattle City Council is discussing additional trims to the Seattle Police Department budget - cuts of perhaps $5.4 million. And snow politics have actually dominated and even determined mayoral contests.
- Angela King
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Lawsuits, shelter space, and who's running for mayor, this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Publicola publisher Erica C Barnett, Crosscut reporter David Kroman and Seattle Channel produer and host Brian Callanan.
- Bill Radke
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