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Tim Burgess Won't Seek Mayor's Office

Amy Radil — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:55:40 +0000

Seattle City Council Member Tim Burgess is stepping down as a mayoral candidate. His disclosure came as the filing deadline loomed for the November election. Burgess said he won’t yet endorse anyone. But he said he’s leaving the race to make it easier for another candidate to unseat incumbent Mayor Mike McGinn.

The West Side Of The Mercer Mess Ramps Up

Derek Wang — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:20:03 +0000

Driving around Seattle this weekend will be trickier than normal. The Seattle Department Of Transportation plans to close parts of Aurora and Mercer Street around South Lake Union as part of the effort to convert Mercer into a two-way street. The city's now focusing on the Mercer West project, the section of Mercer between Dexter Avenue and West Fifth Avenue.

Democratic Party Activists Weigh In On Seattle Mayor's Race

Deborah Wang — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:11 +0000

Democratic activists in the city of Seattle last night began picking favorites in the Seattle mayoral election. Incumbent mayor Mike McGinn didn’t make their list.

The 46^th District Democrats was the first local party organization to endorse in the race. The 46^th Legislative District includes parts of north Seattle, Shoreline, and Kenmore.

Lottery For Pot Retailers Draws Criticism

Amy Radil — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:51 +0000

A random drawing: That’s how the Washington State Liquor Control Board proposes choosing applicants for marijuana retail licenses. And it’s drawing major criticism from existing medical marijuana providers.

Underwater Earthquake Recordings Reveal Mysterious Whale Calls

Ashley Ahearn — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:45:15 +0000

The blue whale is believed to be the largest animal ever to exist. But nobody remembers number two. Fin whales are the second-largest animals on the planet, weighing in at around 80 tons.

Bike To Work Day Is Friday, Drive Carefully

Derek Wang — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:05:18 +0000

National Bike to Work Day is May 17. That means lots more cyclists on the roads. Washington drivers should be even more careful, not only for safety reasons, but also because of a recent change to Washington state law.

Sonics Fans Upset, But Still Hopeful

Carolyn Adolph and Deborah Wang — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:53 +0000

The Sacramento Kings will stay in Sacramento. NBA owners met in Dallas Wednesday and overwhelmingly rejected an effort by investor Chris Hansen to move the team to Seattle.

District Plan To Move Indian Heritage School Angers Native Community

Ann Dornfeld — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:35 +0000

The latest Seattle School District plan to move the American Indian Heritage program to Northgate Mall has angered many in the Native American community.

They rallied at Wednesday night's school board meeting to protest the move, calling it just the district's latest step toward dismantling Indian Heritage.

Wash. Supreme Court Considers SPD Dash-Cam Video Policy

Liz Jones — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:45:23 +0000

Washington Supreme Court Justices heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that spotlights the Seattle Police Department’s policy regarding public access to dash-camera video footage. The lawsuit, brought by KOMO News against SPD, comes at a time when the police force faces heightened scrutiny about transparency and public accountability.

DEA Letters "Tap The Brakes" On Legal Marijuana

Amy Radil — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:36:34 +0000

Two weeks ago the federal Drug Enforcement Administration sent cease and desist letters to 11 medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle. It was the first notable enforcement action in Washington since recreational marijuana was legalized last year. Federal officials say it won’t be the last.