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King County Council District 2 Candidate Girmay Zahilay Talks to Real Change

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Incumbent, unopposed councilmember vies for second opportunity to work on progressive priorities.

by Tobias Coughlin-Bogue and Guy Oron

(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)

For King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, the last four years have been a whirlwind. Having been elected in November 2019, most of his first term was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many residents of King County District 2, which includes southeast Seattle, Capitol Hill, and Skyway, were hit particularly badly. During this time, the ambitious Zahilay stepped up his presence in his new role, engaging with constituents on social media platforms, like TikTok and Instagram, while also channeling the social justice principles of his predecessor, civil rights legend Larry Gossett.

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No Tricks, All Treats: Community Organizations Are Bringing Something Sweet to South Seattle This Halloween

by Dominique Morales

(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)

Trick-or-treating has become an almost guaranteed promise of candy on Halloween. With history dating back to the 16th century, this tradition has taken many forms throughout the years, with modern iterations usually entailing the sound of door knocks and the sight of costumed children. But for some communities in South Seattle, Halloween festivities have taken on a much different form from the door-to-door candy hopping.

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Arts & Culture

Arts in the South End: An October 2023 Roundup

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by Jas Keimig

It’s officially fall, which means arts in the South End and beyond are in full swing. The month gets off to an excellent start with Earshot Jazz Festival’s monthlong celebration of jazz in venues throughout South Seattle, with two film festivals, and a solar eclipse to carry you through the Puget Sound’s march into the Big Dark. One thing to note: This guide contains no Halloween events. Keep an eye out for our Halloween-specific guide coming soon! 

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King County District 8 Candidate Teresa Mosqueda Talks to Real Change

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by Guy Oron

(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)

In addition to candidate Teresa Mosqueda, Real Change also interviewed candidate Sofia Aragon.

The retirement of 13-year incumbent Joe McDermott from the King County Council prompted two local politicians to run for the open seat: Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon and Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. They both made it through the primaries and have differing visions for the district, which includes broad swathes of West Seattle, Burien, Vashon Island, White Center, and the Chinatown-International District.

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King County District 8 Candidate Sofia Aragon Talks to Real Change

by Guy Oron

(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)

In addition to candidate Sofia Aragon, Real Change also interviewed candidate Teresa Mosqueda.

King County is the largest county in the state of Washington, and its government is responsible for providing key services like public health and bus transportation to more than 2.25 million residents. In most of the county, which overlaps with 39 cities and towns, the King County Council has limited authority. However, for about a quarter million residents of the county’s unincorporated areas, the council has direct control.

Because of this limited reach, the King County Council has historically been a less attractive post for politicians. This year, however, there are multiple contested races.

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Voices

OPINION | Why I Can’t Stop Rooting for Robert Turbin

by Marcus Harrison Green

(A version of this article appeared in Real Change.)

Soon after the Seattle Seahawks drafted Robert “Turbo” Turbin in 2012 out of Utah State University, it was probably easy for fans to envision him rolling up to a palatial Laurelhurst estate and emerging from a Bentley Continental GT with his signature Herculean biceps.

Most likely missing from that picture was him delivering a DoorDash order to the actual owners of the residence.

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King County Councilmembers Propose $19 Minimum Wage for Skyway and White Center

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by Guy Oron

(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay is set to introduce a new ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $18.99 an hour for unincorporated King County, which encompasses areas like White Center, Skyway, and Vashon Island.

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Features

Can a Worker-Owned Restaurant … Work?

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by Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)

Restaurants run on hierarchy, or so I’ve always been told. There’s got to be someone in charge, someone giving orders, in order for the whole thing to run right. Whatever situation you find restaurant work analogous to, be it the military, a sports team, or an orchestra, there’s someone calling the shots.

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Will Seattle Choose to Tax the Rich or Cut Services?

by Guy Oron

(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)

A new work group report has presented Seattle policymakers with a stark choice: implement new taxes on the rich or face ruinous cuts to essential City services in 2025.

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