Microsoft has expanded their AccountGuard service to 12 new European Countries. Yellow: European countries already protected. Blue: European countries now protected. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

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Microsoft warns of hacking ahead of elections

Launching defense services in Europe.

Fires, Floods, Destruction: Washington Copes With Worsening Climate Change

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Fires, Floods, Destruction: Washington Copes With Worsening Climate Change

From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling

Photo by Melissa Hellmann                                 Christy X lives in a tent inside her apartment because she says that pests make the unit uninhabitable.

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Does Mary’s Place Work With Known Slum Landlords?

A Coniston Arms tenant says she was recommended to live in uninhabitable conditions.

The Can Can’s bulgogi pork with kimchi. Photo courtesy of Chris Pink

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Best Thing I Ate This Month: Can Can’s Bulgogi Pork With Kimchi

Theater in historic Pike Place Market also has some of Seattle’s best burlesque performances

One of Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle” issues from Aug. 2016.

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Seattle Weekly’s Last Print Edition Is Feb. 27

Message to readers from Josh O’Connor, president of Sound Publishing

Photo courtesy of U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Legislature ‘Prays’ For Congress To Curb President’s Ability To Launch Nukes

Washington has more nuclear weapons than any other state; ‘Puget Sound area would be incinerated’

King County Charter Update Targets Police Oversight, Elections, Council Size

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King County Charter Update Targets Police Oversight, Elections, Council Size

A commission is reviewing the county’s charter and will make recommendations by May.

Primrose School of West Bellevue saw a second location in Washington open in 2018. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Parents Feel The Pinch Of Child Care Costs

King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.

Split Washington In Two? 51st State Movement Highlights Cultural Divide

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Split Washington In Two? 51st State Movement Highlights Cultural Divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty.

Repercussions Could Come To Law Enforcement Who Refuse I-1639

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Repercussions Could Come To Law Enforcement Who Refuse I-1639

‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’

Proposal Calls For Banning Eye Tattoos in Washington State

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Proposal Calls For Banning Eye Tattoos in Washington State

Canada has already banned this procedure.

Britney Barber (center) and Samantha Demboski (left) perform in ‘Empty Orchestra.’ Photo courtesy Jet City Improv

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Making It Up As They Go Along

Jet City Improv’s retributive actions towards a former player raise issues of the comedy institution’s staff culture.

Tukwila Businesses Face Uncertain Future With Arrival Of Justice Center

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Tukwila Businesses Face Uncertain Future With Arrival Of Justice Center

Immigrant communities in Tukwila and SeaTac are under pressure.

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Activists Fight Youth Incarceration

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Activists Fight Youth Incarceration

No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

Andy Bronson / The Herald                                 Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the Highway 99 viaduct on Tuesday, January 8.

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WSDOT Hopes ‘Viadoom’ Habits Continue

The department credits commuters with adapting to the closure and mitigating impacts.

President’s Emergency Declaration Sparks Immediate Legal Backlash

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President’s Emergency Declaration Sparks Immediate Legal Backlash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for…

Bill Targets Sexual Health Curriculum in Washington Schools

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Bill Targets Sexual Health Curriculum in Washington Schools

Senate Bill 5395 is co-sponsored by 17 Democratic representatives and introduced by Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way.

According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline.

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Study Shows King County’s Treatment Funding Is Making Progress

A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.

Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook

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The Seedy Side of Seadrunar

Public records reveal that Seattle drug rehab center was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.

Somali Community Faces SeaTac Displacement

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Somali Community Faces SeaTac Displacement

Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.