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Attorney representing Murray accuser explains controversial photo

A photo attached to a court document filed by the attorney representing the man accusing Seattle Mayor Ed Murray of abuse raised questions Wednesday.

8 years ago

Kshama Sawant leaves May Day activities for council meeting

After speaking at Judkins Park during an International Workers Day rally, Kshama Sawant headed back to the city council chambers.

8 years ago

Kshama Sawant walks back on calls to disrupt freeways

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is stepping back from encouraging protesters to block freeways on May Day.

8 years ago

Cary Moon: ‘We are becoming a city of haves and have-nots’

Seattle has a lot of things going for it, including wealth, intelligence, and creativity, Seattle mayoral candidate Cary Moon says.

8 years ago

Mayoral candidate: Seattle isn’t growing in a strategic way

Seattle mayoral candidate Nikkita Oliver says growth isn't bad, but the Emerald City isn't doing so in a "strategic way."

8 years ago

Co-founder of Fremont Brewing wants to help craft city policy

Sara Nelson co-founder of Fremont Brewing, filed this week. She told Seattle's Morning News the city could benefit from her real-life experience.

8 years ago

Seattle mayor pitches city income tax days after opponent does

Current Seattle Mayor Ed Murray proposed a city income tax during a candidate forum Thursday night.

8 years ago

Seattle mayoral candidate: I’m running against shades of Murray

There's only one Ed Murray, but Libertarian candidate Casey Carlisle is vying to unseat the current Seattle mayor saying all he sees is "shades" of Murray.

8 years ago

Mike McGinn: I believe we should expand Seattle’s bike lanes

Former Mayor Mike McGinn believes Seattle should continue to expand its bike lanes.

8 years ago

Seattle has dealt with more than 130 days of measurable rain

Tuesday marked the 139th day since Oct. 1 that Seattle has received measurable precipitation. RELATED: Canada glacier melt rerouted in rare case of 鈥榬iver piracy鈥� The National Weather Service in Seattle reports that the previous highest total between Oct. 1 (the start of the water year) and April 30 was 137 days. That record was […]

8 years ago

Mayor Ed Murray praised by former mayor over defense of ‘sanctuary’ status

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has been steadfast in his belief that his city will continue to be welcoming to immigrants and refugees.

8 years ago

Former Seattle mayor: Solution to every problem now is a new tax

Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says he supports the idea of an income tax and even urges leaders to pass one now to get the ball rolling on what will inevitably be a court battle.

8 years ago

Lake City Way trailer park to be demolished

A number of "exceptional trees" will be preserved within an area located just off Lake City Way, but the mobile homes and existing buildings won't be saved.

8 years ago

Denny Substation certainly isn’t ‘typical’

The new Denny Substation is far from typical. Anyone who has walked or driven past could mistaken it for one of Amazon's projects.

8 years ago

Travel expert: You’ve ‘crossed the line’ if you refuse to leave plane

The incident between United Airlines and a passenger who was eventually dragged out of an overbooked flight could have been avoided with one simple step.

8 years ago

What will replace nearly-historic South Lake Union landmark

The Row House Cafe, made up of three bungalows, will be demolished to make room for more apartments in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.

8 years ago

Earthquake warning system takes step forward; still underfunded

An earthquake early warning system is taking an important step forward, but the project is underfunded and federal funding is questionable.

8 years ago

If only the Legislature could always work this effectively

The Legislature has struggled for years to come up with a solution to fully fund basic education. It could learn a lesson from a capital budget committee.