The Roundup: Trial Begins for Alleged Baby Killer; Construction Workers and Teachers End Strikes

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The Roundup: Trial Begins for Alleged Baby Killer; Construction Workers and Teachers End Strikes

A weekly roundup of regional news

The Westin Seattle workers represented by Unite Here Local 8 gather at Gethsemane Lutheran Church after voting to strike on Sep. 14. Photo by Abby Lawlor

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Hotel Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

The Westin Seattle employees will picket to demand higher wages from Marriott International.

The finale of ‘Volta’ brings the X Games to Cirque du Soleil. Photo by Patrice Lamoureux

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Cirque du Xtreme

While thematically uncentered, Cirque du Soleil’s BMX-adorned Volta still entertains.

Walking Seattle Art Museum’s halls is just one of the options available on Museum Day. Photo by Natali Wiseman

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Snag a Free Museum Day Ticket

Smithsonian Magazine ‘s September 22 celebration opens the doors to some of the region’s best cultural institutions.

Raise a trophy for your WNBA champs. Photo via Seattle Storm Facebook

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Seattle Storm Win the WNBA Title With Finals Sweep

Behind MVP Breanna Stewart, the franchise captures its third league championship.

Immigrant Youth Vulnerable to Abuse in Centers

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Immigrant Youth Vulnerable to Abuse in Centers

Federally-funded facilities struggle to maintain health and safety of minors stuck in limbo

King County Moves to Expand Pre-Booking Diversion Program

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King County Moves to Expand Pre-Booking Diversion Program

Three cities could get money to link low-level drug offenders to services and keep them out of jail.

Tourism Organizations Lose in Safeco Field Funding Plan

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Tourism Organizations Lose in Safeco Field Funding Plan

Money previously intended for Seattle and South King County organizations might go to stadium maintenance.

Photo by Cacophony/Wikipedia Commons

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Safeco Field Will Get a New Name Next Year

Seattle Mariners could make over $100 million from naming rights.

Roundup: King County Considers Expansion of Cedar Hills Landfill; Bellevue CEO Faces Fraud Charges; Federal Way Exits Regional Jail Deal

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Roundup: King County Considers Expansion of Cedar Hills Landfill; Bellevue CEO Faces Fraud Charges; Federal Way Exits Regional Jail Deal

A weekly roundup of regional news

Seattle educators gather at a rally outside of John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence on Aug. 16, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Seattle Teachers Union Approves Contract Agreement

The new contract that offers a 10.5 percent pay increase now awaits the School Board’s vote.

The Seattle Storm are ready for their shot at the title. Photo by Neil Enns/Storm Photos

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Seattle Storms Its Way to the WNBA Finals

After a thrilling Western Conference Finals victory, the Storm are one series away from a third title.

At a Sept. 4 press conference, Neil Fox, secretary of the National Lawyers Guild’s Seattle chapter, opposes City Attorney Pete Holmes’ tough stance on demonstrators who block traffic. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Protesters Vow to Continue Tactics Despite the Threat of Prosecution

The Seattle City Attorney has taken a harder line on demonstrations, but activists aren’t budging.

King County Council Approves $135 Million Public Investment in Safeco Field

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King County Council Approves $135 Million Public Investment in Safeco Field

A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.

Photo courtesy of The Daily Herald

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Lesions of Boom: A 2018 Seattle Seahawks Season Preview

The Seattle Seahawks are transforming as quickly and dramatically as the city itself. That’s not a good thing.

Labor Day weekend, Bumbershoot style.

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A Look Back at Bumbershoot 2018

Thoughts and photos to recap the annual extravaganza.

Roundup: Body Cameras for Kent Police; Eastside Office Space is Tight; Ex-Bellevue College Dean Accused of Rape

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Roundup: Body Cameras for Kent Police; Eastside Office Space is Tight; Ex-Bellevue College Dean Accused of Rape

A weekly roundup of regional news

Seattle School District and Teachers Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

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Seattle School District and Teachers Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

The announcement comes after the union voted to authorize a strike if no deal was made by Sept.…

Public Funding for Safeco Field Upkeep Could Go Before Voters

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Public Funding for Safeco Field Upkeep Could Go Before Voters

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski wants the public to weigh in with an advisory vote

Officials Warn of More HIV Transmissions Among Homeless Drug Users

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Officials Warn of More HIV Transmissions Among Homeless Drug Users

A group of eight recently homeless and heterosexual injection drug users in North King County were diagnosed with…