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It’s pedal to the metal as Democrats in Olympia push ahead with pandemic-era agenda
Washington’s 105-day legislative session has crossed the halfway point and a key deadline for policy (non-budget) bills to clear their chamber of origin...
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'Spring is here' — but don't swap your raincoat for your shades just yet
Have you been enjoying the afternoon sunshine lately? Maybe you've been shedding an extra layer here and there. Are your allergies acting up? Well, that just might be because spring is in the air. March 20 is the first official day of spring.
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Disability advocates call for accessibility as WA plans for transportation package
Governor Jay Inslee recently called for investment in the state’s aging infrastructure. Now disability advocates are calling on the legislatur to make sure that funding doesn’t leave them behind.
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Privacy and your Seattle commute: Potential dark side to city data monitoring
‘There is evidence of a significant market for geolocation data from cell phones. Standing right at the front of the line is the federal government.’
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Democrats' holy grail: WA Senate approves state capital gains tax
Majority Democrats in the Washington Senate passed a capital gains tax bill - something that's been talked about for a decade - over the weekend. The narrow 25-24 vote followed a nearly four-hour debate, revealing just how contentious the issue is.
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One year into the pandemic, how will downtown Seattle thrive again?
Over the last year, the pandemic has taken a major toll on downtown Seattle's business community. Even with more vaccines on the horizon, the future of downtown Seattle remains uncertain. Jon Scholes is President of the Downtown Seattle Association. He spoke with KUOW’S Kim Malcolm about how downtown can recover from the pandemic, and what needs to be reimagined to bring people back.
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Anti-Asian hate crimes on rise in Seattle area, police say
Seattle police are noting a rising trend in hate crimes targeted at Asian-Americans.
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A legend at Garfield High School, Rick walked the halls for half a century. This is his story
Wendell Hicks, known to the Central District as “Two Brick Rick,” and “Garfield Rick,” died last week. He was 69. The cause was pneumonia, his appointed guardian said.
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Sled dogs in demand in Washington state amid snow sports craze
Pandemic staycations and heavy snowfall have made it a banner year for snow sports in Washington, and the ten sled dogs taking off from the trailhead near Lake Wenatchee seem pretty pleased.
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Why this NW weekend is perfect for rainbows
Keep your eyes on the skies today and over the weekend - you might just catch something magical. The region gets more rainbows in the spring than in any other season.
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Friday Politics: Teachers can get vaccines but school’s still out in Seattle
Governor Jay Inslee added teachers, childcare workers, grocery workers and others in essential roles to the list of those eligible to receive the Covid vaccinations. Meanwhile, political hopefuls are getting a line of their own.
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Grocery store and other critical workers moved up in vaccine line
Grocery store employees and other essential workers in Washington, regardless of age, will be eligible to begin getting the Covid-19 vaccine later this month, followed in April by people who have two or more medical conditions and those living in congregate settings.