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Help us build a Fisher House
A home away from home for soldiers and their families
Bonneville Seattle is raising funds for the construction of a second Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma and we need your help.
June 19, 2013 @ 8:25 am

Seattle mayor wants to stop food stamp purchases of soda

The mayors of Seattle, New York and about a dozen other cities want to ban purchasing soda and sugary drink with food stamps.
June 19, 2013 @ 8:34 am

The 'sweet, loving young woman' killed by a stray bullet

Two felons who were not supposed to have guns face charges for Alyssa Smith's death by a stray bullet fired near Ferndale.
June 17, 2013 @ 7:04 pm

Evidence for those who believe media is biased with gay news

Media reports are far more likely to present a supportive view of same-sex marriage, according to Pew Research which analyzed news content for two months.
June 18, 2013 @ 12:10 pm

Woman ends experiment living only on water and sunshine

The Eastside woman who vowed to live only on water and sunshine for 100 days is giving up her "Living on Light" experiment.
June 18, 2013 @ 2:49 pm

Don't believe the world owes you a living, don't waste time

Value talent and wisdom over certificates and degrees. That advice was meant for a graduating class of 2013, but it's a good reminder for the rest of us too.
June 10, 2013 @ 10:34 am

Whistleblower: NSA targets communications of everyone - Now are you concerned?

Edward Snowden is the whistleblower responsible for telling the world that the U.S. has been collecting phone records and online communications of potentially every person in the world. Do you support his decision to tell all?
June 10, 2013 @ 1:05 am

Tis the graduation season - your advice for the class of 2013?

Tis the season for high school and college graduations. Most commencement speeches are unremarkable. What is your best advice for students in the class of 2013?
June 7, 2013 @ 11:33 am

Local teen's campaign 'You are greater than your likes'

There are very few of us who look in the mirror without seeing flaws. A Meadowdale High School student is starting a campaign to remind peers "You are greater than your likes."

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