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You won't be evicted immediately for not paying rent: Gov. Inslee issues new moratorium
Following the lead of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced a new three-month eviction moratorium, with exceptions, to replace an existing moratorium set to expire on June 30. The new expiration date will be September 30.
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Tourists tell Seattle how to handle the heat
The Puget Sound region is getting ready for a heat wave this weekend. A lot of people in the area aren't used to temperatures in the upper 90s. But some of the tourists on Seattle's waterfront - are used to that kind of heat. And they shared some of their advice on how to stay comfortable.
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Black UW police officers file claims against the university, alleging a racist work environment
"In some ways, they feel like it's worse here in Seattle than it is in places like the South where they've been before."
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Pouring mommy wine culture down the drain: Online group offers support
"I would make these promises to myself, 'I'm going to cut back,' or 'I'm not going to drink today.' Then I would find myself continuously breaking them. The guilt and shame that went along with that was just such a dark place to be."
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Reining in tech giants could happen with Jayapal-sponsored antitrust bill
"It would be sort of like being the referee on a field and at the same time playing for one of the teams."
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This heat wave will be 'historic,' Washington climatologist says
Most of the western U.S. is experiencing an intense heat wave. And that can have serious environmental and agricultural consequences.
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Endangered orcas missing from their home waters for 10 weeks
Southern resident killer whales haven’t been seen in their home waters for more than two months.
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Washington's 'duty to intervene' police training begins
Police recruits in Washington State are getting new training to intervene when they see excessive force, and to report wrongdoing. Those measures are required under a new state law.
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Police say it is hands off for some mental health cases after use-of-force law change
In Washington, the working partnership between police and crisis mental health workers is being put to the test. The reason is a new police use of force law.
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'I was baptized here. I thought I'd have my memorial there.' University District bids adieu to historic church
A well-known landmark in Seattle's University District is being turned to rubble. But as hard as it may be to say goodbye, it will return.
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'Full-on, citywide grumpiness' is in the air — must be election season. This week in politics
Just like the coming solstice weekend weather, election season in Seattle is heating up. And after a tumultuous year, politicos are wondering what sort of election we're likely to get.
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'Stop taking anything from Israel': Block the Boat movement aims to halt cargo ship at Seattle Port
Demonstrators gathered near the Port of Seattle Thursday afternoon. Their aim – was to block the unloading of a cargo ship owned by the shipping company ZIM, which was founded in Israel. Demonstrators are using the ship’s arrival as a way to protest Israeli actions in Gaza last month.