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Skyway Wins Funding in County Budget as Candidates for 37th District Pledge to Invest in the Community

by Chetanya Robinson


Skyway, an unincorporated community sandwiched between Seattle and Renton, has few representatives. While other areas in King County have “essentially what amounts to lobbyists working for them and their interests,” as King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay puts it, Skyway has no mayor or city council. 

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Eric Pettigrew Announces Retirement from State Legislature

by Emerald Staff


Rep.Eric Pettigrew (D-37th) made a surprise statement this morning, announcing that he will not run for for reelection. Pettigrew, however, says he has work to do and will complete the current legislative session. Earlier this year, Pettigrew had announced he was working part time for the NHL and its new franchise here in Seattle. Continue reading Eric Pettigrew Announces Retirement from State Legislature