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Meet the Seattle Police Department's new community service officers
Years in the making, SPD's unarmed Community Service Officers now on duty
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Amazon’s climate ambitions and PAC contributions at odds
After years of criticism, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has put forward several high-profile initiatives for his company around climate change. But during this election cycle, Amazon's PAC has given money to a number of Republican senators who aren't so climate friendly.
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Another covid concern: getting infected a second time
About 100 people in Washington State who got infected with coronavirus once and recovered, could be infected a second time. Here’s what we know and don’t know about Covid reinfections.
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What is 'malign foreign influence' ? You may have already seen it
Foreign interference in the 2016 election has been well-known and documented. Malicious actors used social media and other online methods to promote chaos and spread disinformation. It's happening again.
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She wanted to start her own tech company. Now, she just wants to make rent
Amid the pandemic, women are leaving the workforce four times more frequently than men are, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Many worry about the repercussions that could have for women's careers in the long run, too.
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'Unprecedented' number of officers leaving Seattle Police Department, report says
A record number of officers left the Seattle Police Department in September, according to the Seattle Mayor’s Office. 39 officers — including three trainees — left SPD last month, according to the report.
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Mr. D and his ‘babies.’ A veteran educator and the toughest year of his career
He's wrestled with retirement for years but hangs on for more students he wants to see graduate, or families who need just a little more time to find stability.
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Is the pandemic causing us to backslide on our recycling habits?
During lockdown, all the online shopping and restaurant takeouts led to a lot more trash.
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A King County detective mocked a protester's death online — then his boss took him down
A King County Sheriff’s detective could be terminated for eight social media posts and comments he made over the summer relating to the protests for civil rights and racial justice in Seattle.
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Recruiting Black tech workers: Will remote work help make Seattle more attractive?
Seattle has historically had difficulty recruiting and retaining Black tech workers. That’s led to a problem: Compared to the general population, Black tech workers are underrepresented. Now, the pandemic may give local tech companies a way to diversify their workforces.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet is making dance...with masks, social distancing, and a lot of trepidation for the future
Dancing with masks and with shadows, Pacific Northwest Ballet is making an art work in the pandemic
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Which shade of blue will win Washington state's 10th congressional district this year?
The race for Washington’s 10 Congressional District in the Olympia-Tacoma area is just one of two in the country that pits one Democrat against another this year.
