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Seattle Police Exit Federal Oversight After 13-Year Consent Decree
The City of Seattle is no longer under federal oversight of its police department, ending a 13-year consent decree, and returning full control of the police department to local authorities.
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3mFour Bellevue College Students Named To 2026 All-Washington Academic Team
Four Bellevue College students were selected for the 2026 All-Washington Academic Team, a statewide recognition honoring top-performing community and technical college students for academic achievement and community involvement.
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3mFerguson Appoints Former Judge Matthew Segal To State Public Disclosure Commission
Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Seattle attorney and former King County Superior Court judge Matthew Segal to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, where he will emphasize transparency and fairness in overseeing campaign finance and political reporting.
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3mKing County Proposes 12.75% Sewer Rate Increase For 2027
King County officials have proposed a 12.75% increase in sewer rates for 2027 to fund upgrades to the wastewater system, meet environmental regulations, and expand capacity for a growing population.
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2mSeattle Expands Teen Life Center Hours, Adds Late-Night Programming
Seattle Parks and Recreation is expanding hours and programming at several Teen Life Centers across the city, providing safe and engaging spaces for young people with Saturday Late Night programming from 5 p.m. to midnight.
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3mAG Brown Leads Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A bipartisan coalition of states, led by Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, has won a major antitrust verdict against Live Nation, finding the company liable for monopolizing the live entertainment and ticketing industry.