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Rachel Belle
New grant to honor late Seattle filmmaker Lynn Shelton creates opportunity for filmmakers 39 and older
Two months after the death of Seattle filmmaker Lynn Shelton, the Northwest Film Forum is honoring her legacy with a grant for filmmakers 39 or older.6 years ago
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Donate: Expensive gear can be an obstacle for BIPOC who want to camp
Olympia's Mo Jackson created a BIPOC Camping Kits fundraiser to get camping gear into the hands of Black Indigenous People of Color who can't afford it.6 years ago
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Kirkland’s Juanita High School is retiring the ‘Rebels’ mascot
After years of debate, the Lake Washington School District Superintendent decided to retire Juanita High School's mascot, the Rebels.6 years ago
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Actor Danny Trejo played the bad guy in 300 films, now he wants to serve you vegan tacos
Actor Danny Trejo has been killed on screen more than any other actor, and is the latest guest on Rachel Belle's James Beard Award nominated podcast.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Is ‘Rebels’ racist? Heated debate over Kirkland’s Juanita High School mascot
An old Juanita High School logo that featured Confederate imagery is long gone, but for some students and alumni, the connotations remain.6 years ago
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Ralph Nader on his new cookbook and why he’s never owned a computer
Four time, third-party presidential candidate Ralph Nader's new cookbook shares family recipes and tells the story of his childhood dinner table.6 years ago
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A Seattle bagel shop in the heart of CHOP is ‘hungry for justice’
A Montreal-style bagel shop located in the CHOP says it does hurt business, but Eltana is willing to support the movement if it leads to change.6 years ago
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Washington’s only black-owned brewery wants everyone to feel welcome
"I am black year round," said Metier Brewing Company's CEO and co-founder, Rodney Hines. "... It is a part of the identity that I bring to my brewery. Also, part of the identity of our brewery is we make damn good beer."6 years ago
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New WA police recruits will be trained on black history, civil rights, to prevent bias
Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr says they're finalizing a new police training program focused on race, and designed to help with bias.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
How to talk to your kids about race: start early, talk often
Dr. Rebecca Bigler says to raise a kid who is non-biased, parents must commit "to sharing your values about race and acting in ways consistent with those values."7 years ago
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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.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
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.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
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.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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?"7 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.7 years ago
