Stories for July 2017

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Monday, July 31

Be:Seattle seeks to register the homeless to vote

Housing isn’t a requirement to vote, but in a state that exclusively relies on mail-in ballots for each election, not having a permanent address can be a big obstacle to voting for many people.

Hands off: Distracted driving law takes effect

Drivers in Washington will need to keep their hands off their phones while on the road or face a potential fine.

Friday, July 21

WestSide Baby hopes to "Stuff the Bus" this weekend

WestSide Baby, a King County nonprofit which collects and distributes diapers, clothing and baby equipment, is hoping Madison Park will help out for its annual "Stuff the Bus" diaper drive.

Beaver Lodge Sanctuary asking for volunteers to water plants

After more than a month without any measurable rain, the plants in Madison Park’s Beaver Lodge Sanctuary are thirsty. So the area’s caretakers are asking for help.

Beaver Lodge Sanctuary asking for volunteers to water plants

After more than a month without any measurable rain, the plants in Madison Park’s Beaver Lodge Sanctuary are thirsty. So the area’s caretakers are asking for help.

Wednesday, July 19

Monday, July 17

City council could move to oust Mayor Ed Murray

In light of a Sunday report by the Seattle Times that an Oregon child-welfare investigator in 1984 concluded Mayor Ed Murray likely molested his foster son while living in Portland, City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez is asking the mayor to consider resigning.

City council could move to oust Mayor Ed Murray

In light of a Sunday report by the Seattle Times that an Oregon child-welfare investigator in 1984 concluded Mayor Ed Murray likely molested his foster son while living in Portland, City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez is asking the mayor to consider resigning.In light of a Sunday report by the Seattle Times that an Oregon child-welfare investigator in 1984 concluded Mayor Ed Murray likely molested his foster son while living in Portland, City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez is asking the mayor to consider resigning. She is also asking the council to consider whether it needs to take action to remove Murray in order to maintain public confidence in city government