What happens when thereβs an assault in Tacomaβs ICE detention center?
This week, we tell you more about the investigative process, why advocates say it often goes awry, and about the Tacoma Police Departmentβs role.
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Lyle Cherry Orchard Closed Indefinitely Following June Wildfire
Oregon officials have been bracing for a perilous fire season even by recent standards, thanks to a mild winter that left little snow and left…
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The Oregon prosperity councilβs bait-and-switch
An appliance store advertises an amazing deal on a particular dishwasher, only to tell you when you walk through the door that the model is…
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How should Oregon look to other states for economic prosperity? Some analysts are splitΒ
For months, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotekβs prosperity council has made headlines with a key focus: How best to jumpstart Oregonβs economy and what practices from…
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Property Owner Opposition Prompts Seattle Public Restroom Reshuffle
A pair of public restrooms near 1st Avenue S and S Charles Street will be relocated by early August after SDOT settled with a nearby…
Read full article βIs Lime taking Seattle for a Ride?Β
Why in 2026 has SDOT given the cityβs sidewalks over to Lime for a pittance and kicked out the other scooter company, Bird, to give…
Read full article βPhil Stanford Has Literally Written the Book on Michael Franckeβs Murder
"Itβs been years since Iβve had a forum from which I could stir up trouble."
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Horsepower vs Horse Power | Sophieβs ELECTRIC Road Trip Part 2
From Moab to Arches, Sophie examines the (literal) science of horsepower.
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Pierce County Pursues Regional Homelessness Approach, Hoping to Avoid Neighborβs Pitfalls
Many years in the making, Pierce Countyβs coordinated approach to homelessness still faces challenges after being approved by county council in June. With King County…
Read full article βSet Off on an Adventurous Lake Camping Trip in an Inflatable Kayak
I had blindly reserved Site 10 on a small island named Sensi for the first week of June last year because who wouldnβt want to…
Read full article βAmericaβs Best Stories (and What Makes Them Great)
There were fireworks on the 4th from Aberdeen to Spokane and, of course, here at Lake Union. Lurking behind the spectacle was one of American…
Read full article βSunday Movies: Vacant Downtown Lots & Housing-Price Dynamics
Why have two downtown lots have remained empty for over a decade? The story of the Seattle Times lot and the Pioneer Square Station lot.…
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Read full article βAfter Firing of Key Multnomah County Health Leader, Accusations Fly and Potential Litigation Brews
A major health institution that has gone through five leaders in six years must now find another.
Read full article βThis Week on PubliCola: July 18, 2026
A marathon debate over transit funding, Katie Wilsonβs flight patterns, a bill that would limit endless land-use appeals, and moreβ¦ The post This Week on…
Read full article βWhatβs Up With All Those Crudely Hand-Lettered Home Sale Signs?
The purchase of a home is the weightiest financial transaction of most peopleβs lives; itβs a bit jarring to see it marketed with techniques more…
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Seattle Council and Mayor Butt Heads Over Universal Free School Meals
Seattle City Council is weighing an amendment that would delay Mayor Katie Wilsonβs proposal for universal free school meals in favor of a more cautious…
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Political parties boast new clout and cash in midterms thanks to US Supreme Court
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it easier for political parties to put their stamp on the most important campaigns, just as the struggle…
Read full article βPeter Miller: The Citrus Whisperer
Marco would never wrap a lemon or lime or orange in plastic wrap or tin foil. There are no partial citrus ends in his fridge,…
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Trumpβs election claims become loyalty test for officials
Loyalty to Trumpβs election claims becomes requirement for administration members
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