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Sara Nelson Said She "Chuckled" At Opposition to Police Surveillance, Burien City Manager Files Complaint About Accurate Quote
Today's Afternoon Fizz.
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Erica C Barnett
Harrell, Wilson Disagree Over Whether Formerly Homeless People Can Thrive In "Workforce" Housing
The mayor says it would be a "disaster" to move formerly homeless people into vacant units next to "teachers and baristas." His opponent says plenty of…
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Erica C Barnett
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Tietjen Still at East Precinct, Harrell Overheard Discussing Tip Credit Rollback, Mayor's Budget Preserves Cut to Tenant Services
Today's Afternoon Fizz.
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Erica C Barnett
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New Police Contract Includes Few Accountability Concessions In Exchange for Another Hefty Pay Increase
In theory, the new contract allows the CARE Team to respond to more call types. In practice, it says they can't go to homeless encampments, inside…
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Erica C Barnett
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New Police Contract Will Boost Starting Salaries to Almost $120,000—a 42 Percent Pay Increase in Just Five Years
The contract reportedly includes only minimal concessions on police accountability. The city just bumped starting salaries to $104,000—the highest in…
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Erica C Barnett
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Ex-Police Chief Diaz Seeks to Toss a Third Judge from His Case, County Council Candidate Claims Planned Parenthood Endorsement After Losing…
Today's Morning Fizz.
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Erica C Barnett
This Week On PubliCola: October 18, 2025
The election, the city budget, a shoplifting bust at Marshall's, and much more in this week's roundup.
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Erica C Barnett
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