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Former King 5 anchor awarded medal from Japanese government
The Japanese ambassador to the U-S was in Seattle to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Seattle’s sister city relationship with Kobe. Lori Matsukawa was also awarded one of Japan's highest honors by Japan's ambassador to the United States. Sh
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'It was just shock.' Local reaction to the assassination of Japan's former leader
Washington State has one of the country’s largest populations of Japanese Americans. Many, including Megumi Ijiri, were shaken by the news of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination.
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Where should Seattle build homes for newcomers?
The City of Seattle is planning for more growth, and it wants your input. Should the city keep funneling newcomers – into dense neighborhoods known as “urban villages” – or should it spread density out across more parts of the city, including neighborhoods dominated by older houses?
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Charleena Lyles' family reels after inquest jury finds Seattle cops justified in her shooting death
A King County inquest jury has found that two Seattle police officers’ use of deadly force was justified when they shot and killed Charleena Lyles, a pregnant mother of four, as they responded to her 911 call in 2017. The jury, which returned its findings Wednesday afternoon, determined that the officers had largely followed department policies and training.
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People who have experienced homelessness help others get off the street
A new program in King County is tapping people who have experienced homelessness in the past to help currently homeless people get off the street. The King County Regional Homelessness Authority hopes the program will get nearly every person living outside downtown into long term, stable housing.
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Inquest jury concludes 2 Seattle officers used justifiable force when they shot and killed Charleena Lyles
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For first AHL female coach, ‘Hockey is hockey. We speak the same language.’
‘To me, at the end of the day, coaching is communication. It's about caring about your players and making sure you're doing everything to make them successful.’
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King County takes steps to prepare for anticipated spike in abortion services
In the wake of the US Supreme Court striking down abortion protections, King County is anticipating an influx of patients from out of state. Here’s how officials are preparing for the surge.
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Are we nearing the end of the long road to hormonal birth control for men?
‘The beauty of hormones, as for women, when we take them away the man starts to make his own hormones again. And it's entirely reversible.’
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Will Washington's new gun restrictions hold up in court?
The sale of gun magazines that hold more then 10 r
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Meet Mike Davis, KUOW’s new arts and culture reporter
‘It feels good to return to the beat that inspired me to become a journalist in the first place.’
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Don't call 911 to report fireworks unless it's a true emergency
King County and Pierce County officials are don't call 911 or the non-emergency number to report illegal uses of fireworks. You can report illegal uses of fireworks in King County and Pierce County online. Only call 911 in the event of injury, fire, or emergency,