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

Microsoft warns of hacking ahead of elections

Launching defense services in Europe.

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

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.
Housing

Does Mary’s Place Work With Known Slum Landlords?

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

Photo by Melissa Hellmann Christy X lives in a tent inside her apartment because she says that pests make the unit uninhabitable.
One of Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle” issues from Aug. 2016.
Founded in 1976

Seattle Weekly’s Last Print Edition Is Feb. 27

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

One of Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle” issues from Aug. 2016.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency
‘Puget Sound area would be incinerated’

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’

Photo courtesy of U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency
King County Charter

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.
Child care crisis

Parents Feel The Pinch Of Child Care Costs

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

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

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.

Gun laws

Repercussions Could Come To Law Enforcement Who Refuse I-1639

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

WA Legislature

Proposal Calls For Banning Eye Tattoos in Washington State

Canada has already banned this procedure.

‘It’s hard to relocate’

Tukwila Businesses Face Uncertain Future With Arrival Of Justice Center

Immigrant communities in Tukwila and SeaTac are under pressure.

King County

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.
Traffic

WSDOT Hopes ‘Viadoom’ Habits Continue

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

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

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 Washington state are interrupted.

WA Legislature

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.
Behavioral health

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.

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.
Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook
$1 Million settlement

The Seedy Side of Seadrunar

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

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

Somali Community Faces SeaTac Displacement

Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.

Weather update

14.1 Inches And Counting: Record-Breaking Snow Pounds King County

Several winter storms passed through the region, dumping more than 14 inches of snow.

WA Legislature

My-Linh Thai Makes History as Washington’s First Refugee Legislator

The 41st district Democrat is an advocate for education and underrepresented communities.

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