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    Aneelah Afzali, executive director of American Muslim Empowerment Network, was the featured speaker at 21 Progress’s Rise #7 event. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    How a Local Muslim Activist Is Bridging the...
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 21, 2018 1:30 pm

    As part of 21 Progress’ Rise series, Aneelah Afzali drew parallels between anti-Muslim rhetoric and immigration xenophobia.

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    Bob Ferguson is going after controversial Trump administration policies once again. Photo by Joe Mabel/Wikimedia Commons
    AG Ferguson Takes on Trump’s Immigrant Family Separation
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 21, 2018 1:00 pm

    Washington’s Attorney General plans to sue the federal government over the “zero tolerance” policy.

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    After Seattle’s controversial employee head tax was repealed, King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to bond against existing tax revenues to generate $100 million for affordable housing. Photo by Joe Mabel/Wikipedia Commons
    County Executive Proposes $100 Million Affordable Housing Bond
    By Josh Kelety • June 21, 2018 11:50 am

    The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.

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    A scene from the 2017 Seattle Pride Parade. Photo by Bobby Arispe Jr./Flickr
    Seattle Pride Pick List
    By Keiko DeLuca • June 21, 2018 7:00 am

    Maximize your Pride Weekend experience with these standout celebrations and activities.

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    How Title X Cuts Impact UW Women’s Health
    How Title X Cuts Impact UW Women’s Health
    By Seattle Weekly • June 20, 2018 2:00 pm

    Some student advocates worry that slashed budgets could drive student to misleading crisis pregnancy centers.

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    Putting in the Werk
    Putting in the Werk
    By Sam Chapman • June 20, 2018 1:30 am

    While best known for underground dance music, Kremwerk has quietly fostered Seattle’s alternative queer entertainment scene.

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    As the executive director of the Tenants Union of Washington State, Violet Lavatai (left) believes that YIMBY policies 
do not actually help the communities most in need of housing. Photo courtesy Tenants Union of Washington State
    The Growing Power of Seattle YIMBYs
    By Toshio Meronek • June 20, 2018 1:30 am

    The tech-funded “Yes in My Backyard” movement thinks the housing crisis can be solved by rapid development, but does it only benefit those at the top?

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    Trans Pride Seattle seeks to strengthen the transgender and non-binary community. 
Photo courtesy of Gender Justice League
    Trans Pride Seattle Continues Marching
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 19, 2018 12:00 pm

    In light of federal budget cuts, the parade that highlights marginalized voices survives due to community crowdfunding.

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    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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    Neo-Nazi Flyers in Bellevue, a Pageant Platform for #MeToo, and a Controversial Mascot Remains
    Neo-Nazi Flyers in Bellevue, a Pageant Platform for...
    By SW Staff • June 15, 2018 1:30 am

    A weekly recap of regional news.

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    Seattle and King County Officials Want a Safe Injection Van
    Seattle and King County Officials Want a Safe...
    By Josh Kelety • June 14, 2018 2:45 pm

    The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.

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    Western Washington Could See More Wildfires This Year
    Western Washington Could See More Wildfires This Year
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 14, 2018 10:10 am

    Lots of grass and warmer weather could make for worsening fire seasons.

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    An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link
    New Report Calls for Increased Transparency From King...
    By Josh Kelety • June 14, 2018 8:00 am

    The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.

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    Archbishop Murphy’s Ray Pimentel is smothered by Tumwater’s Jack Prentice (43) and Mason Burbridge (24) during a Class 2A semifinal state football game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Photo by Ian Terry/The Herald
    WIAA Will Use Committees to Seed Prep Football...
    By Zac Hereth • June 4, 2018 1:30 pm

    Many coaches weren’t satisfied with the traditional system that used district seeds and geography.

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    Charles Pillon sits inside one of the several buses on Iron Mountain. Photo by Caean Couto
    The Last Days of Iron Mountain?
    By Josh Kelety • June 13, 2018 1:30 am

    After battling King County government for decades, Charles Pillon may have finally lost the fight over his illegal 10-acre junkyard.

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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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    A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr
    County Sexual Harassment Policies Could Be Overhauled
    By Josh Kelety • June 11, 2018 2:30 pm

    One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”

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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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    This house served as the physician’s office for Kirkland founder Peter Kirk, making it the earliest-known hospital in the original town. Photo by Katie Metzger
    A Historic Hospital Saved, a Former Council Candidate...
    By SW Staff • June 8, 2018 8:00 am

    A weekly recap of regional news.

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