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Episodes
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Federal rental assistance dollars can prevent evictions — if you can navigate the process
The national moratorium on evictions ended over the weekend. Renters still have some significant protections here in Washington, but accessing that help can get complicated.
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Police say their own lawyers can't agree about new Washington state reform laws
Several new police reform laws took effect in Washington last week, requiring de-escalation by police and restricting their use of force. The new laws are proving to be controversial among law enforcement agencies, with police chiefs pointing to confusion over how they should be implemented. But supporters say the new laws reflect the public will, and should be given time to work.
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Rain is on Seattle's horizon 'just in the nick of time'
We've got a shot this week at ending our current dry spell. We've gone nearly 50 days without any measurable rain, but Meteorologist Maddie Kristell at the National Weather Service of Seattle says there may be some good news ahead.
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Unions in Washington state secure wins under Democratic one-party rule in Olympia
If America’s unions are dying, no one told labor leaders in Washington. The state ranks fifth in the nation for union membership. That strength also translates to political power.
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Ease back into live music with these outdoor shows
Whether you're in the mood for country, garage rock, or the blues — there's an outdoor show this weekend that will help you ease back into live music.
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Seattle restaurants are feeling the pressure with Covid cases on the rise again
It's been a month since Washington fully reopened - a month of bars, restaurants and other businesses once again being allowed to operate at full capacity. So, how's it going?
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Orcultural exchange: Orcas briefly visit Salish Sea after long absence
The Orca Behavior Institute says at least 50 whales from the J, K and L pods were seen heading south toward Eagle Point. But one is now presumed dead.
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Seattle clearly has an election next week. 'It’s much less clear exactly what people want the city to do about it'
It’s showtime for the 2021 primary election. Most people will vote this weekend or at least by Monday. Be sure to get those ballots ready and have them postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Common cancer screening methods are less accurate for Black women. A UW doctor has made it her mission to change that
"I want Black women to know that it's okay to want to know what's going on with their body."
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'You belong here.' Recovery Café welcomes members as they are
The pandemic made people miss their favorite coffee hangout. But for regulars of Recovery Café, it was especially hard. This South Lake Union spot provides a sense of belonging for people dealing with trauma and addiction. Here’s how they transitioned during the pandemic.
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Jenny Durkan on more police vs. community-based solutions: 'It's a false choice ... we need both'
After a series of unrelated shootings that left multiple people injured and at least five dead around Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan says the city needs more police officers. The thing is, she says, the city can support its police force and community-based programs to reduce violence.
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Seattle police should change their response to protestors after tension last summer, report says
"This review found that a lot of the things that the police did in response actually inflamed the protests."