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Manuel Ellis’ family requests independent investigation of his death
The Pierce County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of 33-year-old Manuel Ellis in police custody. The family asked for an independent investigation.6 years ago
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Protesters call to defund Seattle Police Department, invest in community based solutions
Seattle activists and community organizers, including attorney Nikkita Oliver, spoke at a rally Wednesday, calling to defund the Seattle Police Department.6 years ago
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Trading square footage for freedom: What tiny home vanlife is like during quarantine
When the pandemic hit, Kristin Hanes and her partner took their tiny home on wheels on a desert adventure to avoid crowds and work remotely.6 years ago
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Tired of screens, some are adopting old-fashioned hobbies in quarantine
From building a dollhouse to foraging for salad greens, some locals are trying to fill their quarantine time with constructive hobbies.6 years ago
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Marysville company that cleans up COVID-19 can’t get N95 masks
Bio Clean owner Theresa Borst says there are plenty of N95 masks in warehouses, but companies are not allowed to sell them to anyone but first responders.6 years ago
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An American ex-pat in Taiwan: Obey quarantine or face a fine
Taiwan has seen only six COVID-19 deaths thanks to rigid procedures that include temperature checks at restaurants, offices, schools, and subway stations.6 years ago
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Find the best places to hike as Washington parks reopen
The Washington Trails Association updated its website to make it easy to find a hike that's open during the partial shutdown. Camping is still banned.6 years ago
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Buy Mother’s Day flowers from local farmers unable to sell in markets, not eligible for financial aid
Two Seattle farmers markets are open, as well as essential businesses at Pike Place Market, but the big, beautiful bouquets of local flowers are missing. Flower farmers are struggling to get by as their blossoms move from field to compost pile.6 years ago
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Widowed author, made famous in ‘Modern Love,’ relates grief to quarantine
In 2017, Amy Krouse Rosenthal wrote a New York Times 'Modern Love' essay urging women to date her husband. Now, he has a new book about love and grief.6 years ago
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Seattle’s Peter Miller pens ‘How To Wash The Dishes,’ a practical and poetic guide
Peter Miller has owned an architecture and design book store in Seattle for nearly 40 years. His latest book is perfect for quarantine cookers with mountains of dishes.6 years ago
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Divorced parents struggle with joint custody during quarantine
Some divorced parents haven't seen their children since quarantine started, forced to leave them with the other parent for safety or geographical reasons.6 years ago
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Join the ‘Your Last Meal’ Quarantine Cooking Club with Rachel Belle
We're all inside, eating our emergency pantry rations and baking bread, so why not do it together with Rachel Belle's "Quarantine Cooking Club?"6 years ago
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Rabbis allowing Zoom, technology on Passover during quarantine
Orthodox and Sephardic Jews are not permitted to use technology on holidays. But in light of the quarantine during Passover, rabbis said people in isolation can have Zoom seders.6 years ago
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A snarky ‘reply all’ email to Canlis restaurant results in a big donation
When a Canlis customer hit 'reply all' with a petty complaint about delivery service, others rushed to the rescue and raised more than $10,000 for Feeding America.6 years ago
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KIRO broadcasting General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on HD Channel
KIRO 97.3 FM will be broadcasting the 190th Annual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on its HD channel (HD-2).6 years ago
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Some ‘essential’ workers don’t feel safe going to work, can’t stay home
Businesses deemed "essential" have been permitted to stay open during the stay-at-home order, but some workers feel their health is being compromised at work.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Home quarantine is a dangerous time for victims of domestic violence
Working from home and sheltering in place might be frustrating for the average person, but for victims of domestic violence it's downright dangerous.6 years ago
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Quarantine complete: How Taiwan quickly contained the coronavirus
An American expat living in Taipei, Taiwan, said the country took early measures to fight coronavirus, resulting in only two deaths and 216 sick.6 years ago
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Love in the time of coronavirus: an edited wedding and a virtual first date
Five days before their wedding day, Seattle filmmaker Megan Griffiths and her partner Ben Camp pared down their wedding from 128 guests to 20.6 years ago
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Musicians find creative ways to make money as venues close, festivals cancel
One musician says now is the perfect time for musicians to take back the industry, after decades of losing money to record companies and streaming services.6 years ago
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Seattle restaurants are closing, cutting staff in the wake of coronavirus
With thousands of workers staying home, and many avoiding public spaces due to coronavirus, restaurants are suffering from empty dining rooms.7 years ago
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Coronavirus cleanup: Who is doing the disinfecting?
Seattle's Bio Clean handles the messiest things in people's lives: homicides, suicides, meth contamination, encampments, hoarding, and now coronavirus.7 years ago
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No other students, no teacher: Seattle’s tech-forward solo yoga studio
At Sanctuary, you get a yoga suite to yourself complete with attached bathroom and shower. The solitary experience is meant to refresh.7 years ago
