Bellevue city manager Brad Miyake welcomes Steve Mylett back to his position as police chief following his exoneration. Photo courtesy of the city of Bellevue

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Roundup: Rape Accuser Under Fire; Kent Police Bust 18 Massage Parlors

A weekly roundup of regional news

Jonah Ray (yellow) joins Crow, Servo, and original host Joel Hodgson on the ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ live tour. Photo courtesy MST3K

Arts & Culture

The Timeless Formula of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Goes Live

New host Jonah Ray discusses tour, honorable riffs, and nerd fan acceptance

Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center is run by Florida-based GEO Group. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Did ICE Retaliate Against a Detainee Over Seattle Weekly Report?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denies accusation

Safeco Field Funding Referendum Withdrawn

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Safeco Field Funding Referendum Withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Mr. Daisey’s desk at Seattle Rep. Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

Arts & Culture

‘A People’s History’ Takes Aim at American Triumphalism

Mike Daisey’s 18-part monologue at Seattle Rep serves as an engaging, fiery, and confrontational history class.

George Bakan, Seattle Gay News publisher and community activist, sits outside of his Capitol Hill office on Oct. 26. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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LGBTQ Elders Dream of Aging Among Friends

Critics say the city continues to pass over seniors’ need for services.

The Rise of Maillard Browned Pan Pizza in Seattle

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The Rise of Maillard Browned Pan Pizza in Seattle

Satisfy your love of deep-dish without a knife and fork.

Community Members Left in the Dark on Police Contract

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Community Members Left in the Dark on Police Contract

A community input group submitted briefs to the federal court on Oct. 29, but is the public’s voice…

Shortest Ever ‘Obamacare’ Enrollment Period Starts Nov. 1

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Shortest Ever ‘Obamacare’ Enrollment Period Starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

Martial Arts Teacher Sentenced in Sex Case; Lawsuit Filed Against Issaquah Schools

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Martial Arts Teacher Sentenced in Sex Case; Lawsuit Filed Against Issaquah Schools

A weekly roundup of regional news

Mitski auditioning for a role in a new <em>Poltergeist </em>film. Photo by Bao Ngo

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Seattle Halloween Concert Guide

With a handful of stellar options, how should one celebrate Rocktober?

‘The Vikings Begin’ Refocuses Scandinavian History

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‘The Vikings Begin’ Refocuses Scandinavian History

The Nordic Museum exhibit captures an interesting slice of the lesser-known Norse past.

Wild Powwers Gets Under Your ‘Skin’

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Wild Powwers Gets Under Your ‘Skin’

With its new album, the trio proves that it’s the only modern Seattle grunge band that matters.

New Climate Action Coalition Targets Seattle’s Congestion Crisis

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New Climate Action Coalition Targets Seattle’s Congestion Crisis

And they’re not happy about Mayor Jenny Durkan’s proposed 2019-2020 budget.

Bellevue Cop Cleared of Charges; Federal Way Coach Accused for Voyeurism Coverup

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Bellevue Cop Cleared of Charges; Federal Way Coach Accused for Voyeurism Coverup

A weekly roundup of regional news

Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards (left) brings her self-aware dance tunes to The Neptune. Photo by Eliot Lee Hazel

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A Reflection on Musical Whiteness with Tune-Yards

Worldbeat art pop mainstay Merrill Garbus chats about the need creative culture to go beyond simple racial awareness…

Seattle police car. Photo by Dmitri Fedortchenko, Flickr Creative Commons.

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Oversight Group Rebukes Seattle’s Proposed Police Contract

Commissioners say the agreement rolls back reform, but labor groups and Mayor Durkan disagree. Meanwhile, a community activist…

Metro Revises Timeline for RapidRide Bus Expansion

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Metro Revises Timeline for RapidRide Bus Expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

From the collection of Robert E. Jackson

Arts & Culture

The Voyeurism of Polaroids: Personal, Private, Painterly

The collection of authorless snapshots at Bellevue Arts Museum raises questions about our relationship with instant photography.

The culinary thrills of the PBS favorite come to life during <em>America’s Test Kitchen</em>’s live events. Photo courtesy America’s Test Kitchen

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Fall Food Events Guide

Some of the best happenings for the culinarily curious.