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Study: Washington ranked 5th worst state to retire, with Nebraska 1st
The Bankrate.com report found Washington is the fifth worst state in the country to spend your twilight years, based on factors including affordability, crime, culture, weather, and wellness, among others.7 years ago
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Why Seattle’s light rail expansion is taking so long
The $54 billion tax package to finance eight light-rail extensions is likely not to see the fruits of its labor for up to 22 years.7 years ago
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Homeless camp sweeps are up: Is Seattle shuffling them out of sight?
Without any announcements or fanfare, the city of Seattle has seemingly ramped up homeless camp sweeps in 2019, more so than last year.7 years ago
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Where does Inslee stand heading into the first Democratic debate?
On Wednesday Governor Jay Inslee will get his biggest audience yet as he takes the stage for first of the Democratic debates.7 years ago
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Should Seattle force treatment for severe drug addicts and mentally ill?
San Francisco authorities can now force those with debilitating mental illness and drug addiction into treatment. Should Seattle do the same?7 years ago
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Should colleges be using ‘adversity index’ for admissions?
The University of Washington is one of 50 schools nationwide to use a new tool colloquially referred to as a "adversity index" that measures the level of adversity a student faced as part of their application process.7 years ago
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Vacant 25-acre piece of land may become a new Seattle neighborhood
In a city filled with rising rents and relentless redevelopment, you don't often hear about new land becoming available. A 25-acre property between the Magnolia Bridge and the Interbay Golf Course is about to be vacant, and it may be big enough to be its own neighborhood.7 years ago
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Is it necessary to fine bars if closed captioning isn’t on TVs?
A new Seattle law will now insist that restaurants, bars, gyms, and pretty much any business with a television to have the closed captioning switched on.7 years ago
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Tom and Curley: Reflecting on the weekend’s Seattle crane collapse
As Mercer and surrounding streets are reopened, investigators are looking into causes behind a fatal crane collapse in South Lake Union that killed four people on Saturday. Tom and Curley discuss the random nature of tragedies such as these.7 years ago
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Dump-diving eagles in Renton bring shame to our nation
The national symbol of America is not comporting itself in way that befits a national symbol, since about 200 bald eagles have been found frequenting the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill near Renton, picking through sweet morsels of trash.7 years ago
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Seattle school displays names of those in detention: does shame work?
Washington Middle School recently projected a list of seven middle-schoolers in the lunchroom under the title, "Detention Today." It hasn't gone over well in Seattle.7 years ago
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Seattle police bust prostitution ring after 3-year investigation
A three-year police investigation into a network of Seattle massage parlors culminated this week with the arrest of six suspects, charged for promoting prostitution and money laundering.8 years ago
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Seattle police official: Reforms ‘damaged’ incentive to be a proactive officer
An official with the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) noted in a recent interview that many of the federally mandated police reforms have hurt officers ability and willingness to solve crimes.8 years ago
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Amazon looking to open a new nationwide grocery chain
Amazon is trading boxes for paper bags and looking to open a dozens grocery stores across the U.S.8 years ago
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Study: 1 of 5 booked into jail are homeless, mostly for nonviolent crimes
Of the 16,927 people booked into jail in 2018, 3,211 of them were homeless, placing the number of homeless arrested at approximately one out of five.8 years ago
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Will a new federal lawsuit impact Seattle’s plan for safe injection sites?
Local officials are keeping their eye on a new federal lawsuit against Safehouse, a Philadelphia nonprofit looking to open the country's first drug consumption site.8 years ago
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Seattle hoping to draw experienced cops with $15,000 hiring bonus
It's been difficult for the SPD to recruit of late as a result of historically low unemployment, officer retirement, and hiring incentives offered by other jurisdictions both regionally and nationally.8 years ago
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Study: Seattle telecommuting rose sharply long before Viadoom
Telecommuting is rapidly rising in Seattle, which may account for the drop in traffic, regardless of Viadoom.8 years ago
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Study: Washington drivers are talking on their phones a little less
A new study found that the percentage of people holding a cellphone dropped to 3.4 percent last year from 6 percent, and that 8.2 percent of drivers were distracted while the car was moving, down 1 percent.8 years ago
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SoDo and Georgetown see 31 percent rise in crime
Known as The Flatlands, Sodo and Georgtown have seen crime rise 31 percent as of last year, compared to the mere 1 percent citywide rise.8 years ago
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Hundreds of ’69’ and ‘420’ milepost signs have been stolen in Washington
People have been stealing "420" and "69" milepost signs, which led the Washington Department of Transportation to go ahead with a rather creative solution.8 years ago
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If the Seattle soda tax doesn’t reduce consumption, should it be cut?
If the Seattle soda tax isn't shown to alter behavior, should it be cut or remain as a permanent tax to fund related healthcare and education?8 years ago
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TSA starts using floppy-ear dogs to reduce passenger stress
The Transportation Security Administration is benching many of their pointy-ear dogs in favor of more floppy-ear dog narcs, as they find them to be less scary to passengers and their kids.8 years ago
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Curley’s New Year’s resolution: Pretend every surface is hot
Curley has had his share of ridiculous New Year's resolutions, and this year is no different: pretend every surface is hot.8 years ago
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