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FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, a campaign poster for Seattle City Council incumbent candidate Kshama Sawant is posted outside her campaign headquarters in Seattle. The Seattle City Council on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, unanimously passed a measure to reel in political spending by &quot;foreign-influenced&quot; companies, following city council elections last year that drew unprecedented spending _ including a record $1.5 million from Amazon. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson,File)

Seattle reins in spending by ‘foreign-influenced’ companies

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, a Boeing worker walks in view of a 737 MAX jet in Renton, Wash. Boeing announcing the halting of production of its troubled 737 Max airliner was voted Washington state's top news story of 2019 by Associated Press staff. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Boeing production halt, Sounders win top Washington stories

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 photo, a campaign poster for Seattle City Council incumbent candidate Kshama Sawant is posted outside her campaign headquarters in Seattle. Seven of the nine Seattle City Council seats are up for grabs in next month's election, where retail giant Amazon has made unprecedented donations totaling $1.5 million to a political action committee that's supporting a slate of candidates perceived to be friendlier to business. Among the company's top targets is Sawant, a fierce critic of Amazon, who is running against Egan Orion in the District 3 race. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Correction: Amazon-City Council Spending story

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

Seattle City Council overrides mayoral veto on soda tax

Associated Press

In this photo taken Monday, June 10, 2019, Seattle City Council candidate Pat Murakami, right, looks on as voter Lashaun Hartfield signs a replacement voucher for Murakami's campaign in Seattle. A first-of-its-kind public campaign finance program in Seattle gives voters vouchers worth $100 to pass on to any candidate they want. Now in its second election cycle, advocates say the program can level the political playing field, although its first round in Seattle showed mixed results. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle campaign finance program gives voters $100 to donate

By TOM JAMES - Associated Press

Proposal would narrow expansion of Seattle homeless response

Associated Press

Seattle sticks with Wells Fargo after voting to cut ties

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, file photo, large spheres take shape in front of an existing Amazon building, behind, as new construction continues across the street in Seattle. Amazon said Wednesday, May 2, 2018, it is pausing construction on a new high-rise building in Seattle while it awaits the outcome of a city proposal to tax worker hours. The Seattle City Council has been weighing a proposed &quot;head tax&quot; on high-grossing businesses as a way to raise about $75 million a year for affordable housing and homelessness services. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Amazon halts Seattle construction project ahead of tax vote

By PHUONG LE - Associated Press

Seattle officials to allow more parking-free developments

Associated Press

Steps lead down to the east entrance of KeyArena, a sports and entertainment venue at the Seattle Center, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Seattle. The Seattle City Council on Monday approved a memorandum of understanding with Los Angeles-based Oak View Group in a $600 million privately financed project to renovate the facility, formerly the home of the NBA's SuperSonics. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle moves ahead with arena remodel to attract NBA, NHL

Associated Press

FILE - This June 14, 2017 file photo Seattle Mayor Ed Murray takes a question at a news conference at City Hall in Seattle. Murray announced his resignation, Tuesday, Sept. 12 after a fifth man came forward and accused him of sexual abuse decades ago. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

The Latest: New Seattle mayor sworn in after Murray resigns

Associated Press

Seattle City Council OKs tax on soda, sugary drinks

By PHUONG LE - Associated Press

Seattle City Council won’t comment on claims against mayor

Associated Press

Chris Hansen, the investor hoping to build an arena to house a possible NBA basketball or NHL hockey franchise in Seattle's stadium district, poses for a photo in front of a window showing CenturyLink Field, the home of the NFL football Seattle Seahawks, and Safeco Field, the home of the MLB baseball Seattle Mariners, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in downtown Seattle. Hansen stressed patience and optimism with his ongoing effort to get the arena built in an interview with The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

AP Interview: Investor optimistic on Seattle arena chances

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Razor wire and concrete barriers protect access to the Dakota Access pipeline drilling site Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 near Cannon Ball, North Dakota. The developer says construction of the Dakota Access pipeline under a North Dakota reservoir has begun and that the full pipeline should be operational within three months. One of two tribes who say the pipeline threatens their water supply on Thursday filed a legal challenge asking a court to block construction while an earlier lawsuit against the pipeline proceeds. (AP Photo/James MacPherson)

Bill de Blasio: New York City interested in cutting ties to Dakota Access banks

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Seattle City Council member Debora Juarez, right, is embraced by Rachel Heaton, a Muckleshoot tribal member, as Council member Kshama Sawant stands nearby after Heaton gave both women gifts from the Native American community before a Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Seattle. The City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to divest $3 billion in city funds from Wells Fargo over its funding of the Dakota Access Pipeline. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle to cut ties with Wells Fargo over oil pipeline

By PHUONG LE - Associated Press

Seattle City Council Member Kshama Sawant addresses a news conference on a proposal to increase the minimum wage in the city, in Seattle, in this April 24, 2014, file photo. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) ** FILE **

Seattle City Council socialist blasts colleagues for ‘corporate favoritism’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

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Franchise group aims to stop Seattle’s $15 minimum wage

By Kristen East - The Washington Times

Tensions grow in Seattle’s minimum wage plan

By MANUEL VALDES - Associated Press

Seattle passes measure to regulate rideshares

By LISA BAUMANN - Associated Press