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Friday politics: Is the CHOP winding down?
The CHOP may be winding down, depending on who you ask. There is also a new lawsuit from residents and businesses in Capitol Hill over the protest zone. And all of this is happening as Washington state implements a new face mask mandate.
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Outdoor space for dining and retail might help businesses, but may impede people with disabilities, advocates worry
Businesses can now temporarily use sidewalks and private parking spaces for outdoor seating and retail. The moves comes after King County loosened some regulations to help businesses during the pandemic.
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'It’s about me getting back to myself.' Seattle artist explores identity in new photo series
Seattle art fans know Dani Tirrell as a dancer and choreographer, a recipient of the 2019 Mayor’s Arts Award, and a beloved teacher at Northwest Tap Connection. So they were surprised earlier this week when Tirrell published a series of self-portraits on Instagram.
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Want a really big houseboat? Former Washington state ferry may head to auction again
A former state ferry now moored on the Olympia waterfront may be headed for auction for the third time in about three years, this time to remedy months of unpaid port bills.
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Seattle grocery store workers demand employers get behind Black Lives Matter
Seattle Trader Joe’s employees are pushing for a statement and policy changes in support of Black Lives Matter. Whole Foods employees say they've been punished for wearing Black Lives Matter masks.
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Business owner speaks out about conditions around the CHOP, new lawsuit against Seattle
A group of Capitol Hill residents and business owners worried about the protest zone called the CHOP has filed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle. They say they've suffered harm and financial losses because of the ongoing demonstration. They also say the city actively endorsed and even enabled the protest zone.
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Amazon pucks convention, names Seattle hockey hall 'Climate Pledge Arena'
Amazon has purchased the rights to Seattle’s new hockey and basketball arena, but it’s not naming the building after itself. The Amazon-sponsored venue will be called Climate Pledge Arena.
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'I can't breathe': A 2nd-grader. A security guard. A Seattle school.
The Seattle School Board has voted to suspend the placement of police in schools in response to police brutality, especially against Black people and children. Security guards, however, far outnumber cops in Seattle schools. Some say the district should also reexamine the way it uses security guards to police student behavior - even in the youngest grades.
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Seattle City Council readies to cut policing budget
The Seattle Police Department could face a budget cut of 5% this year, but much steeper cuts in 2021. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has asked police and city staff to develop scenarios this month for what it would look like to cut 20%, 30%, and 50%, respectively, of the Seattle Police Department's budget next year.
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'Don’t be a sheep.' A SW Washington sheriff’s response to governor’s mask order
Hours after Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee announced a statewide mandate for people to wear masks in public, a Republican sheriff in southwest Washington appeared to urge open defiance of the order.
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Covid-19 cases still on the rise in Phase 2 of reopening King County
Seattle and King County are officially in phase two of reopening. But over the past week, the number of people with a confirmed case of Covid-19 has trended upwards, quickly.
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Restaurant workers have mixed feelings about Phase 2 reopening
Even with some restaurants reopening for dining under Phase 2, many customers are still uneasy, according to a recent survey by Seattle Eater. And it goes both ways.