Suspense in Seattle grows as tunneling moves under Viaduct

Elevated roadway to shut for two weeks just in case something happens

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Seattle predictions for 2016 (sort of)

Tongue is somewhat in the vicinity of cheek

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A century ago, the Great Seattle Boom was much bigger–and sketchier

Its origins were gold and vice

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Seattle homeless problem dates back to arrival of first gringos

Members of the Denny Party showed up in 1851 without a dry roof to put over their heads

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One Seattle ballot question will test intelligence of new voters

Will newly arrived renters realize a property tax increase will be passed onto them?

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Seattle upzoning proposal collapses like the Mariners

Mayor Ed Murray withdraws support after huge homeowner backlash

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Will upzoning Seattle resemble no-zoning Houston?

Proposal to allow multi-unit housing on all single-family lots might do the trick

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National prayer breakfast movement began in unchurched Seattle

New book highlights role and motives of local clergyman Abraham Vereide

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Seattle murder rate drops, but …

More numerous lesser crimes go through the roof

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Are Seattle protests a good time–or biding time?

Light actions may mask deeper tensions

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Seattle has Mickey Mouse elections–really

Officials ask voters not to write in fictional names while a disbarred lawyer is running for the state Supreme Court

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Seattle ducks racial blame again by nixing Columbus Day

City that ousted Indians changes holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Will Seattle voters raise the nation’s highest big-city sales tax?

Officials ask for increase to 9.6%

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Seattle liberals choose pocketbook in rideshare debate

They force a public vote on rules to limit unregulated–and cheaper–car services

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Election leaves dynamic Seattle in quiet mode

Status quo seems to be the message from voters

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In Seattle, voting on an initiative about … initiatives

Measure easing access is being pushed by Tim Eyman, whose living comes from pushing initiatives

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Elusive truths in Seattle-centered battle over GMO food labeling

Panicked food industry pours huge resources into opposition

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In Seattle mayor’s race, candidates try to out-liberal each other

Incumbent Mike McGinn and challenger Ed Murray push progressive agendas

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World headline writers gun for Seattle’s Starbucks

New no-guns-please policy becomes media fodder

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