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Seattle’s Boomerang Throwers: Returning Champs

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Seattle’s Boomerang Throwers: Returning Champs

A team largely made up of Seattle-area throwers recently won the World Boomerang Cup in Germany.

Ethiopian Immigrants March Against Brutal Regime

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Ethiopian Immigrants March Against Brutal Regime

The government has recently killed and disappeared hundreds of people.

Billionaire Developer Selig Dumps Trump

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Billionaire Developer Selig Dumps Trump

Selig told the Seattle Times yesterday he’s backing out as a co-host of a Trump fundraiser in Seattle.

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Council to Approve ‘Grand Bargain’ Housing Bill Today

A HALA proposal, the bill allows more development in exchange for affordable housing units.

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Council to Vote on Controversial $149 million North Precinct Project This Afternoon

Council is unlikely to approve the project without further price reductions.

Inside the Fanbase of Seattle’s Massive eSports Tournament

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Inside the Fanbase of Seattle’s Massive eSports Tournament

Video game fanatics from across the world flooded Seattle last week for The International. We asked them, “Why?”

Flickr Creative Commons/Denise Cross Photography

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Report on Jail Inmates’ Limited Voting Access May Spur Change in King County

“When we think about barriers, this is certainly one of them.”

Local Officials Baffled By DEA’s Refusal to Lighten Up on Pot

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Local Officials Baffled By DEA’s Refusal to Lighten Up on Pot

But is there a silver lining?

The bunker in question. Courtesy of City of Seattle

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Expensive New Police Station Sparks Outcry at City Hall

Establishment says it’s a public safety duty. Critics call it an investment in police violence.

I Always Wanted to Be a Mail Carrier. Until I Was One.

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I Always Wanted to Be a Mail Carrier. Until I Was One.

Pity your postman.

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How Seattle Is Fighting Needles With Needles

With cops equipped with anti-OD medication, the War on Drugs looks more like a humanitarian mission.

His Family Escaped the Nazis. So Why Is Martin Selig Supporting Trump?

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His Family Escaped the Nazis. So Why Is Martin Selig Supporting Trump?

It’s a billionaire real-estate developer thing.

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To Help End Homelessness, Get Landlords On Board

From tents to tenants.

RVC fellows. Photo by Jaleh Sadravi.

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In South Seattle, a New Effort to Develop the Leaders of Tomorrow

Rainer Valley Corps matches workers in need of experience with organizations in need of capacity and helps them…

Black Lives Matter in Motion

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Black Lives Matter in Motion

GIFs from yesterday’s march through the streets of Seattle.

Licton Springs Is for the Buffleheads

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Licton Springs Is for the Buffleheads

NeighborHuh? explores Seattle neighborhoods you didn’t even know were neighborhoods.

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City Council Passes Historic Renter Protection Ordinance

City law now requires landlords to offer housing to the first qualified applicant, among other things.

Camp Second Chance Avoids Eviction, For Now

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Camp Second Chance Avoids Eviction, For Now

After threatening to clear the sober homeless encampment, the city has taken a step back.

Supporters Overjoyed as Senator Pramila Jayapal Sweeps the Primary

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Supporters Overjoyed as Senator Pramila Jayapal Sweeps the Primary

“She is like a shooting star… a once-in-a-lifetime candidate.”

Mayor Murray addresses the crowd. Photo by Casey Jaywork

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Pageantry and the People’s Voice at Optimism Brewery on Election Night

The Capitol Hill locale was the site of five election parties and lots of chatter.