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Role of Seattle police looms large in candidate forum
The general election season is getting underway. In a forum convened by the Seattle Human Services Coalition Thursday, candidates made clear that the types of calls requiring a police response will be a central issue in their campaigns.
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As WA hospitals surge with Covid patients, here's what 'crisis care' could look like
‘If we go through this pandemic, and haven't learned that we truly are our brother's keeper in many, many ways, then I think, sadly, it would be a disaster.’
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King County will require proof of vaccination at bars, restaurants, and more
King County will require proof of vaccination at restaurants, bars, gyms, and other businesses starting in late October.
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More dogs dead from exposure to toxic algae in the Columbia River
Pets dead or sick after coming in contact with Columbia River water near the Tri-Cities, Wash. Likely culprit? Toxic algae.
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Seattle voters back stronger tree protections in recent poll
Supporters of stronger tree protection regulations in Seattle say most voters are on their side, according to newly released poll results. They’re hoping the findings help spur a long-awaited city ordinance.
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Seattle's Central District divided over new Amazon Fresh store
A new grocery store has opened at 23rd and Jackson: Amazon Fresh. It’s on the same spot in Seattle’s Central Area neighborhood where the Red Apple grocery store used to stand. The Red Apple was a popular spot where neighbors ran into each other and said ‘Hi.’ Its closure and demolition became a sore spot for people who felt they were losing the soul of their neighborhood.
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Lynnwood's Heroes' Cafe, a community for veterans by veterans
Every last Tuesday of the month, dozens of military veterans gather at Heroes Café in Lynnwood. Despite the name, Heroes Café is not exactly a coffee shop. The veterans here can get coffee, but even more important, they get camaraderie.
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Why 'copious' rain could wash Washington's worries away this weekend
Washington's dry spell may be coming to an end.
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Another breach at Washington governor’s mansion reveals ongoing security gaps
A woman was able to enter the secure grounds of Washington's governor's residence on Wednesday before being stopped by the Washington State Patrol. Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee were not home at the time. The security breach follows a much larger incident on January 6 when a group of pro-Trump supporters forced open a gate and spilled onto the mansion lawn, eventually making their way to the mansion's front portico.
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3, 2, 1… Civilian space crew, including Everett-based ‘space nerd,’ ready to make history
‘This is an orbital flight that goes higher than any spacecraft has gone with people inside since the Apollo era. This is another level.’
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My 1-year-old son got Covid, then so did we. Here’s what I want you to know
Noel Frame is a Democratic lawmaker in Washington state. Last month, her 1-year-old son got Covid-19. She told KUOW's Kim Malcolm her story.
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Sometimes pushy, sometimes distant, Amazon keeps businesses near its Seattle HQ alive
Before the pandemic, Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood was bustling with tech workers, tourists, and residents. There were lines outside popular lunchtime spots. Then the pandemic hit, and the neighborhood quickly became a ghost town. It's not anymore.