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The Tacoma City Council has expanded the city's camping ban, adding more areas where homeless encampments are prohibited. The proposal passed by a 5-4 vote.
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Martin do Nascimento/KQEDThe federal government shutdown continues. Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Many federal workers are missing full paychecks and don't know when they will resume. -
Illustration by Izzy Ross + Adrian Florez/Washington State Redistricting CommissionThe District 26 race is among the most competitive this election cycle, with Republican state Rep. Michelle Caldier challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan.
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Carlos Cruz/Brennan CarterWith a career marked by tours with top musicians and a commitment to regional music, trumpeter Brendan Carter is a mover and shaker in the Pacific Northwest jazz community. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXWith a voice reminiscent of Billie Holiday and a string of successful albums, Madeleine Peyroux is an international sensation—who got her start on the streets of Paris.
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Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are running for King County executive. They have different backgrounds, but both serve on the county council and have similar voting records. -
While challenger Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell both want to use more tiny homes as temporary shelters, Wilson's plan calls for spending more money to get even more people inside. -
Tacoma District 1 Councilmember John Hines and former Councilmember Anders Ibsen are running to help lead Tacoma. The next mayor will take part in important decisions, such as choosing the new city manager. -
The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXLarry Goldings, Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart explore the organ, guitar, drums lineup in an exclusive session performance at Jazz Alley. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXMontreal-born singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé makes her Seattle debut in the KNKX studios.
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