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Pelosi hits Seattle to talk prescription drugs and impeachment
In Seattle today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she’s not worried that the effort to impeach President Trump will hurt democrats like Washington’s 8th District congresswoman Kim Schrier.
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Do phones belong in the classroom? Seattle Public Schools weighs K-8 student cell phone ban
Now that most middle-school students have cell phones, some teachers are embracing the technology for schoolwork and to communicate with kids. Others say it's the
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Seattle settles Showbox lawsuit, but theater's fate still uncertain
The city of Seattle’s battle with the owner of the Showbox theater property appears to be over for now – with an agreement that would allow redevelopment of the site.
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Ballard fire likely started with electrical equipment
The Seattle fire department is investigating how a massive fire started in Ballard Monday afternoon. Officials say the cause remains undetermined but they think it’s likely connected to overheated electrical equipment.
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We need to talk about the cons of marijuana
A new patient came to my clinic recently for help with anxiety. She was out of work, living at home, and the lack of structure had made her anxiety worse.
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Homeless outreach numbers are in for Seattle, and here's what they tell us
The vast majority of homeless people who receive shelter referrals from Seattle’s Navigation Team aren’t showing up at those shelters. That’s according to newly released data from the city of Seattle.
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Affirmative action returns to Washington ballot after more than 20 years
In 1998, Washington voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 200, which effectively ended affirmative action in the state.
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What Sammamish's high median income really means
The Seattle Times reports that Sammamish is the nation's richest city. Its median household income of $183,000 even beats San Francisco. We wondered – what’s it feel like to live in a city that rich? So we went to find out.
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After three teen deaths, local schools warn families about illicit pills
After three student overdose deaths in the Seattle area, school administrators and public-health officials are warning parents to talk with their children about drugs.
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He spent 20 days in solitary in Tacoma's immigrant jail. Others spend far longer
“Not eating doesn't affect as much as being alone. Because anyone can stop eating one, two days. But not everyone can withstand be locked up alone,”says Raul, an undocumented immigrant who spent time in solitary at the Northwest ICE Processing Center.
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LGBTQ workers in Washington are protected, no matter what SCOTUS rules
Queer Washingtonians have had job and housing protections since 2006
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Hint of snow for Washington's mountain roads this week
For those planning a trip over Washington's mountain passes Tuesday morning, check the forecast.