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Despite stats, gun violence is top issue in North Seattle primary election

By: Scott Greenstone

As locals reel from the worst mass shooting in years at Seattle Center, North Seattle voters are poised to pick a new city council member.

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Seattle bans landlords from charging 'junk fees' like pet rent

By: Scott Greenstone

Under the new legislation, Seattle landlords must disclose fees in advertising rent prices, and can’t charge fees for things like mail and package delivery. The new regulations don't go into effect until July 1, 2027.

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Recall petition filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faces ‘uphill’ battle

By: Scott Greenstone

Two Seattle residents have filed a recall petition against Mayor Katie Wilson, alleging she's “derelict in her duties for public safety of the city of Seattle.”

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Lobbying intensifies in Seattle over surveillance cameras

By: Scott Greenstone, Juan Pablo Chiquiza

A traffic camera in Seattle along 45th Street NE and Roosevelt Way.

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Effort to recall Mayor Katie Wilson withdrawn by petitioners — but 'it’s not over yet'

By: Scott Greenstone

A petition to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been withdrawn, but the petitioners say that’s not the end of their effort to remove the mayor from office.

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After Seattle Center shooting, Mayor Wilson says police will update the public faster

By: Scott Greenstone

Going forward, Katie Wilson said she expects Seattle Police to update the media “within one hour of a significant incident,” and the public even sooner via social media or the city’s text alert service.

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Indecision and delays: Texts reveal how Mayor's Office communicated following Seattle Center shooting

By: Scott Greenstone

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, center, and Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, left, attend the vigil for victims the day after a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Seattle.

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Seattle schools chief mulls plan to reduce student screen time

By: Scott Greenstone, David Kroman, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy

"Doing everything on screen is too much," the head of Seattle public schools said. But he hasn't committed to specific measures to reduce screen time yet.

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Seattle Mayor Wilson still rents. Can she help her fellow renters?

By: Scott Greenstone

Katie Wilson lives in the same one-bedroom apartment she lived in before winning the mayors' race. She's trying to improve stability for her fellow renters — but big roadblocks lie ahead.

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Sound Politics answers your Washington state ballot questions live

By: Scott Greenstone

KUOW's politics podcast is hosting its first-ever live taping.