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Stephan McKnight plays an autoharp after being evicted from Nickelsville. Photo by Daniel Person

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As Former Nickelsville Site Gets Cleared, Homeless and Their Providers Face Off

Seattle’s homeless crisis took a dramatic—if not entirely unexpected—turn Friday morning as police cleared the former Nickelsville encampment…

Didn't think you'd see this guy again, did you? Photo courtesy of Major League Baseball

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With the Seahawks out of the playoffs, it’s time to look forward

With the Seahawks out of the playoffs, it’s time to look forward to baseball season. And, hark, there’s…

The dark abyss of the Roosevelt light rail station. Photo by Sound Transit

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Eugene Wasserman does not fit the mold of your typical Seattle urbanist.

Eugene Wasserman does not fit the mold of your typical Seattle urbanist. Far, far, far from it. As…

Eugene Wasserman does not fit the mold of your typical Seattle urbanist.Far,

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Eugene Wasserman does not fit the mold of your typical Seattle urbanist.Far,

Eugene Wasserman does not fit the mold of your typical Seattle urbanist.Far, far, far from it. As president…

Will these three men change the course of Seattle politics?

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In 1992, Eddie Murphy starred in a film titled The Distinguished Gentleman.

In 1992, Eddie Murphy starred in a film titled The Distinguished Gentleman. While the movie made over $40…

Before employees picked up litter, Boy Scouts took the charge. Photo courtesy of Dick's Drive-in

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Like countless other Seattleites, I’ve lived part of my life within two

Like countless other Seattleites, I’ve lived part of my life within two blocks of a Dick’s Drive-In. In…

The original R will be staying put in the MOHAI on Lake Union. Flikr/JoeInSouthernCA

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A beer carrying the famed Rainier label will be brewed again in

A beer carrying the famed Rainier label will be brewed again in Washington. In a joint press release…

The original R will be staying put in the MOHAI on Lake Union. Flikr/JoeInSouthernCA

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A beer carrying the Rainier brand will be brewed again in Washington.In

A beer carrying the Rainier brand will be brewed again in Washington. In a joint press release from…

Ammon Bundy addresses reporters during the occupation of a wildlife refuge in Oregon.

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By happenstance, last weekend I finally got around to Seattle author Timothy

By happenstance, last weekend I finally got around to Seattle author Timothy Egan’s 2009 history The Big Burn,…

Martes Pennanti, or, the fisher. Above, Antifocapra Americana, or, the pronghorn. Illustrations by Scott Travis

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A long an unnamed creek in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, seven

A long an unnamed creek in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, seven pine crates are lined up in…

Jacob Struiksma stands at a construction site in Roosevelt.

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Jacob Struiksma, a youthful 36, stands about 6´3˝ and wears his red

Jacob Struiksma, a youthful 36, stands about 6´3˝ and wears his red beard thin. He knows the Roosevelt…

A look inside Monroe state prison. Photo by Mark Mulligan/The Herald

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Update 12/28/15: Today the state revealed that one prisoner released early killed

Update 12/28/15: Today the state revealed that one prisoner released early killed a woman in a car accident…

It was announced this morning that a community group will be given

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It was announced this morning that a community group will be given

It was announced this morning that a community group will be given the chance to purchase KPLU from…

A spent round. Photo courtesy of William Clifford/Flickr

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When discussing the American phenomenon that is civilian-on-civilian gun violence, grim context

When discussing the American phenomenon that is civilian-on-civilian gun violence, grim context is necessary. Seattle’s 15 gun homicides…

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign.

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Coming upon Republican and Fairview, Lisa Quinn needs a moment.“Oh, wow. Now

Coming upon Republican and Fairview, Lisa Quinn needs a moment. “Oh, wow. Now this is a problem,” she…

In anticipation of this year’s state budget battle, we put Washington state

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In anticipation of this year’s state budget battle, we put Washington state

In anticipation of this year’s state budget battle, we put Washington state park’s funding situation this way: If…

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The musical 1776—which sings and dances the audience though the drafting and

The musical 1776—which sings and dances the audience though the drafting and ratification of the Declaration of Independence…

Later this week, Mayor Ed Murray will present to the city council

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Later this week, Mayor Ed Murray will present to the city council

Later this week, Mayor Ed Murray will present to the city council his proposed $930 million transportation levy,…

New transit doesn’t have to go underground, but it can’t stay here: Downtown streets are already at capacity.

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Imagine, for a moment, stepping onto a light-rail train on Ballard Avenue

Imagine, for a moment, stepping onto a light-rail train on Ballard Avenue that, following a few beeps and…

From today’s “you just can’t win sometimes” department comes a campaign to

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From today’s “you just can’t win sometimes” department comes a campaign to

From today’s “you just can’t win sometimes” department comes a campaign to stop Ed Murray from speaking at…