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GeekWire Looks at Bellevue’s Booming Tech Industry. Bad News for Seattle?

GeekWire, the respected tech industry watcher, explores the tech industry’s growth in Bellevue, fueling the city’s “unprecedented economic expansion.” Tech industry executives cited “Bellevue’s low crime rate, business-friendly politics, tent-free…
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Chamber poll shows enormous voter frustration in Seattle

A newly released poll shows huge voter dissatisfaction with the Seattle City government’s handling of homelessness, public safety, among other issues. A full 68% of Seattle voters believe that “things…
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Bellingham voters face decision on initiative 4

In late summer, activists in Bellingham turned in signatures to qualify four initiatives for the November general election ballot. Washington Retail has joined other business organizations, non-profits, local small businesses,…
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Seattle Minimum Wage to increase effective January 1

Seattle poll shows close races with many undecided voters

In the latest Crosscut/Elway Poll, a large percentage of Seattle voters remain undecided in the races for Mayor and City Attorney, as well as the two at-large Council seats. Not surprisingly,…
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Seattle policing issues major focus as council starts work on 2022 budget

On September 27, the City Council formally received Mayor Durkan’s proposed 2022 city budget. This week, the Council puts aside work on other issues to begin the two-month process of…
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The man with the “impossible” job: Marc Dones

The Seattle Times wrote a profile story about Marc Dones, the CEO of the Regional Homelessness Authority. Dones was initially hired in 2018 to design the county-wide agency. After the…
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