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Study: Washington area code 206 gets highest amount of robocalls in U.S.
DizzyBadger  writes: "This is why all calls go to voicemail, and then I will call them back if it's legitimate. 99% of robo calls will not leave a voicemail. At least that has been my experience.
Also I have had a big drop off in these calls after using the Verizon call filter app. I just use the free version and that has done the trick. Now if I could only stop the spam texts I get because of the person who had the number before."
 
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The String Project’s global photography reminds us humans are more alike than different
HighKneeDubEar  writes: "MyNorthwest needs more stories like this. Thank you, Rachel!" 
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Rantz: Despite rampant bad bicycling, tickets for violations down — I’m outraged!
SeattleSlimmm writes: "This article points out a lack of enforcement against cyclists but ignores the massive lack of enforcement against cars. We need better enforcement of all modes of transportation." 
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ICE offers rare tour of Tacoma immigration detention to show ‘humane’ conditions
Sparrowhawk2018 writes: "A very informative article, and IMO, better than one at the Seattle Times. Thanks, Jillian." 
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Seattle taxis upgrade in effort to compete with rideshares
Auntie_Social writes: "Competition is essential for quality products. Competition makes everyone better.
Want to see how a business treats its customers when there is no competition for service? Just look at the DMV. Or sadly, medical care in much of this state now that the government controls it so tightly."

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Seattle police issuing fewest amount of traffic tickets in years
Chuck Gould writes: "Fewer tickets. Seen the traffic lately? We can be pretty sure not that many people are speeding....." 
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Washington state giving out $350,000 in non-lethal wolf deterrence grants
Harold Lampson writes: "I have the answer. Place 3' high cutouts of Bugs Bunny, dressed like a girl, in strategic positions throughout the forests. The wolves will be so busy with those, they won't have time to mess with any cows.
Now where do I pick up my check?"
 
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One man’s quest to stop shoplifting in his Seattle neighborhood
Joe Dirte writes: "Safeway by my house removed self-checkouts because of theft but didn't add additional cashiers. I stopped shopping there, but I bet the theft continues.
Why amI spending $140 a week on food when I can literally steal it with no consequence? If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
See my viral video tonight at 11, responsible man who can afford groceries steals them anyway because hey why not."
 
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Seattle SmartRent apartments with home automation irking tenants who can’t opt out
Nikonica writes: "The case is frequently made for the flexibility and financial benefits that can come from being a renter vs a homeowner. However, the huge downside is surrendering control of many aspects of your life to your landlord. I'm tired of hearing people complain about things like this, or about rent increases. That's part of the deal; you're outsourcing some of your freedoms to someone else." 
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All Over The Map: Hidden wartime landmarks of Vancouver, BC
Wazzup writes: "My grandfather was employed at Hanford when it was top secret and was part of the Manhattan project.
A lot of men of that generation died young for others to learn things..."
 
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