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Articles by Melissa Hellmann
Hidden River Farms is 100 acres of farmland in Grays Harbor County. Photo by Lucia Wyss
Sowing the Seeds of Mental Health
By Melissa Hellmann • June 18, 2018 4:30 pm

Suicide is an epidemic amongst agricultural workers, but young farmers and state legislators are working to find solutions.

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The public files into the City Council Chambers to voice their opinions prior to the vote to repeal the head tax. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
Head Tax Repealed By Seattle City Council
By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:20 pm

After pressure from big businesses, city leaders cave on their plan to fund homeless services.

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The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
Seattle City Council Plans to Repeal Head Tax
By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:00 am

Less than a month after passing the controversial measure to fund homeless services, the councilmembers got cold feet.

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The Firs Homeowners Association celebrate outside of the Maleng Regional Justice Center after a ruling that buys them more time in their homes on June 7, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
SeaTac Mobile Home Owners Granted Stay From Eviction
By Melissa Hellmann • June 8, 2018 3:25 pm

The ruling allows about 200 residents more time in their homes, as they attempt to acquire the property.

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Through their partnership with Dandelion Africa, Extend the Day supplied solar lights to 9,000 children in Kenya. Photo courtesy of Extend the Day
‘Into the Light’ Cuts Through the Darkness
By Melissa Hellmann • June 6, 2018 12:00 pm

A documentary about local non-profit Extend the Day shows what it’s like for over 1.2 billion people throughout the world who lack electricity.

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Capitol Hill Presbyterian will hold 
its last service on Sunday, June 24. 
Photo by Melissa Hellmann
Losing Faith: The Closure of Capitol Hill Presbyterian...
By Melissa Hellmann • June 6, 2018 1:30 am

How a congregation shutting things down illustrates a clash between tradition and modernity.

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Reproductive rights marchers during the 2017 Seattle Pride Parade. Photo by Bobby Arispe Jr./Flickr
Medical Providers Push Back Against Title X’s New...
By Melissa Hellmann • June 1, 2018 3:00 pm

Local organizations react to the Trump administration’s proposed restrictive rule changes.

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Amazon Draws Heat for Facial Recognition Tool Used...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 24, 2018 1:00 pm

A coalition of civil rights organizations accused the company of encouraging mass surveillance.

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About 80 people gathered on Tuesday afternoon in support of Maru Mora-Villalpando, who entered deportation proceedings earlier this year. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
A Seattle Battle of Deportation Vs. Freedom of...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 23, 2018 4:30 pm

While facing deportation, Maru Mora-Villalpando has been denied public ICE documents that could show widespread targeting of immigrant rights organizers.

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Most of the tenants at show cause hearings have fallen behind on rent, said Housing Justice Project Managing Attorney Edmund Witter. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
The Last Stop Before Homelessness
By Melissa Hellmann • May 23, 2018 1:30 am

How the odds are stacked against low-income tenants in the County’s eviction court system.

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Beth Knowles is the Mayoral Lead for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping at Greater Manchester Mayor’s Office. Photo by Candace Doyal
Beth Knowles Discusses the U.K. Tackling Homelessness Through...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 17, 2018 11:00 am

During her Seattle visit, the head of Manchester’s homelessness task force talked about creative solutions to the global problem.

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The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
Seattle City Council Passes Reduced Head Tax
By Melissa Hellmann • May 14, 2018 9:00 pm

The measure decreases the original proposal by 45 percent, leaving some to question if it’ll raise enough to properly address homelessness.

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Participants at the FullConTech on May 8, 2018. Photo courtesy of Tyler Sipe
Finding a Diverse Space for Tech and Public...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 11, 2018 6:00 pm

Through conferences and collaboration, Washington Technology Industry Association aims to foster unity and better business practices.

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Photo by Miguel Vieira/Flickr
Olympic National Park Goat Management Plan Includes Lethal...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 10, 2018 7:00 am

Animal rights organizations oppose killing non-relocated goats, but officials say it will be a last resort.

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On May 28, Phnom Penh Noodle House will be closing its doors after 30 years of Cambodian cooking. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
Phnom Penh Noodle House’s Closure and the Loss...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 8, 2018 7:00 am

The restaurant’s end may be a loss for Seattle foodies, but it’s devastating for the local Cambodian community.

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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson described how his office had sued Trump 19 times this year. Nicole Jennings
AG Ferguson Sues EPA Over Vehicle Emission Standards
By Melissa Hellmann • May 3, 2018 7:00 am

Another day, another case against the Trump administration.

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May Day Marchers Emphasize Intersectionality
May Day Marchers Emphasize Intersectionality
By Melissa Hellmann • May 2, 2018 7:00 am

Photographs and stories from a peaceful edition of the annual March for Immigrant and Workers Rights.

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Fishing the Duwamish. Photo by Daniel Person
Boeing’s River Blues
By Melissa Hellmann • May 1, 2018 3:30 pm

Local environmental groups allege that Boeing is violating the Clean Water Act and polluting the Duwamish River.

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New Seasons Market’s Old Baggage
New Seasons Market’s Old Baggage
By Melissa Hellmann • April 27, 2018 4:45 pm

As the Portland grocer expands to Seattle, labor organizers raise concerns about its treatment of workers.

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March for Our Lives Seattle founders Emilia Allard (right) and Rhiannon Rasaretnam (left) spoke at the rally on March 24, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
Gun Control May Be Headed to the Ballot...
By Melissa Hellmann • April 25, 2018 1:10 pm

A ballot initiative could restrict semi-automatic weapon sales, including raising the purchase age to 21.

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