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Seattle ‘soda tax’ nearly doubles prices at Costco
Seattle’s soda tax kicked in at the start of 2018. Customers immediately noticed the effect, at some stores more than others. Tom and Curley pointed out in January that at Costco, the price of soda nearly doubled due to the tax.    Read more.
Unpopular Opinion: You can live in Seattle without a car, you just don’t want to
It is entirely possible to live without a car in Seattle. KIRO Nights put forth this unpopular opinion in November. That could depend on a few factors, of course. But a range of transportation services, descending upon Seattle, are chipping away at private car ownership.   Read more.
Washington: Follow California’s lead and stay in Daylight Saving Time
Over the last midterm election, California voted to remain in Daylight Saving Time year-round, and it's time Washington did the same.  Read more.
Seattle bar tried to deny service to Republicans celebrating Kavanaugh
The UW College Republicans hoped to celebrate the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh by enjoying beers at Shultzy’s Bar and Grill this past Saturday. But their plans were stalled. Read more.
Everett toddler reports monster outside window … and it wasn’t fake

An Everett toddler had been complaining about a monster outside her window for a month. It wasn't a phase and the monster was real. 
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Aurora business owner fed up with tents, RCs, prostitutes

It's one thing that Aurora Avenue is lined with RVs, drugs, and prostitution. But what bothers this business owner is that Seattle does little about it.  Read more.
‘Mass exodus’ of Seattle officers over disgust with city leadership

KTTH host Jason Rantz took a look at the numbers, and spoke with Seattle police officers to come to a concerning conclusion: Seattle cops were leaving the city at rapid pace, fleeing a toxic relationship with city leaders. 
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Marysville comes up with creative solution for homeless problem

The city of Marysville has seen impressive returns from a new program that offers its homeless lawbreakers an ultimatum: Accept help, or go to jail.
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New low as Seattle CM Kshama Sawant blasts Paul Allen

As many in Seattle mourned the death of tech leader and philanthropist Paul Allen, Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant opted to speak ill of the dead, blasting the late Microsoft leader via social media.
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Gov. Inslee sinks to new level of petty, refuses to sign marksmanship certificates

KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson took issue with Governor Jay Inslee who reportedly broke with an annual tradition and refused to sign certificates for marksmanship due to a groups affiliation with the NRA. 
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