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Seattle’s Columbia Street is getting a smoother bus ride
Feb 13, 2020, 5:13 PM | Updated: Feb 14, 2020, 5:15 am
Rick Rizzs reflects on 9/11, Legacy Plaza statue as Mariners broadcaster enters final weeks behind the mic
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks brought the nation and its pastime to a standstill, the Seattle Mariners on Thursday unveiled Legacy Plaza at T-Mobile Park.
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Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey
The Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender identity. The numbers come from the Education Department’s Civil Rights Data Collection, a federal survey of nearly every public school in the […]
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125-year-old Yakima orchard company lays off more than 500 workers
Gilbert Orchards, a family-owned and operated agricultural company based in the Yakima Valley, is laying off 518 employees beginning Nov. 22.
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ICE officer lied about shovel and broom attack before Minnesota shooting, Justice Department alleges
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer falsely told investigators he was being attacked with a broom and shovel before he shot and wounded a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter, according to a federal indictment unsealed Friday. Christian Castro is charged with six counts of making false […]
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Award-winning New York cocktail bar arrives in Seattle’s Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square has a new destination for craft cocktails after Death & Co. officially opened its first Seattle bar Thursday.
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Feds open probe into Musk’s steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides in them
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators are opening an investigation into whether Tesla’s new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into whether Tesla was in full compliance with federal rules in deploying so-called Cybercabs […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
June is National Men’s Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.
Why this Queen Anne senior community is one of Seattle’s most unique places to grow older
Award-winning Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park offers assisted living and memory care with a vibrant, Seattle-rooted lifestyle.
When is the best time to see whales in the Salish Sea?
Each of the four whale species in our waters follows its own seasonal rhythm, and understanding those patterns is the key to planning your experience.
Why 45 is the new 50: The updated playbook for colon cancer screenings
Colon cancer is one of the most common and deadliest types of cancer, and routine screenings are the best way to reduce your chances of becoming a statistic.