Stoup Brewing collects 15,000 lbs of goods for Spokane fire relief
Stoup Brewing has led a fundraising effort this week to help victims of the Spokane fires, collecting about 15,000 pounds of food and other supplies.…
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First Thursday Street Fair Canceled Due to Poor Air Quality
The indoor gallery portion will continue as planned.
Read full article βFormer Police Chiefβs Payout Will Be Higher Than Previously Known; KCRHA Still at Full Staffing as Contract Transition Begins
1.Β Former police chief Shon Barnesβ $700,000 settlement agreement with the city, which PubliCola received Thursday through a records request, includesβ¦ The post Former Police Chiefβs…
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In 2024, while leaving my birthday party, my sweet friend Vlora was killed in a motorcycle accident. Iβd always had a severe aversion to people…
Read full article βWhat Happens When We Go?
Three things are certain in life: death, summer music festivals, and the absolute poetry that The Strangerβs death-themed issue is my last at this paper.Β …
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Op-Ed: Chief Shon Barnes Wasnβt a Martyr; He Was the Status Quo
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes wasnβt a martyr; he embodied the status quo, and Mayor Katie Wilson was right to oust him and push for…
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Unpacking the meaning behind Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese”
"Wild Geese" is one of Mary Oliver's most popular poems.
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Will data centers be Oregonβs big political issue this fall?
Oregonians have strong feelings about data centers, making for a fall campaign issue ready for enterprising candidates to pick it up and run with it
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New Year, New Look for AISD
Nearly a dozen schools are closed this year, and budget cuts mean campuses will look different.
Read full article βSlog AM: Wyoming Trans Woman Charged for Pulling Gun on (Alleged) Douchebags, Itβs Smoky as Hell, and the Mariners Go Furry
Good morning! A heat advisory is still in effect today, until 10 pm Friday, and smoke from the fires in Spokane will likely linger into…
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Code Switching: Survival Ritual In Plain Sight
This episode expands the definition of ritual into communication.
Read full article βHow Seattleβs Iconic Movable Bridges Actually Work
Inside the unsung structures that allow our city to function.
Read full article βChallenging Fire Weather Will Return To Pacific Northwest As Crews Battle Destructive Spokane Blazes
Fire crews in Washington are preparing for a new bout of flame-fueling winds and intense heat this weekend, which threatens to exacerbate wildfires that have…
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King County Metro Adds 3,000 Weekly Trips with Fall Route Adjustments
Bus routes across North, South, and East King County will see adjustments starting August 29, with most intended to improve connectivity with light rail. The…
Read full article βTrump Officials Say Theyβre Strengthening Head Start With Proposed Rule. Critics Say Theyβll Gut It
The Trump administration has unveiled sweeping proposed changes to the Head Start program, a federal initiative providing early education and health services to low-income children.…
Read full article βOpen vs. Closed: The Debate Shaping The Future Of AI
The White House has unveiled a new framework for the review of advanced artificial intelligence models, which will focus exclusively on 'closed' models, including those…
Read full article βSupersonic Flight Is Making A Comeback Decades After The Concorde. But One Big Hurdle Remains
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to repeal its 1973 ban on overland civil supersonic flight, establishing new noise standards by mid-2027. This initiative…
Read full article βTemu Or Shein Could Be Hazardous To Your Health β Especially If Youβre Black
Health experts and regulatory bodies are raising alarms over potential toxins in clothing from fast-fashion retailers Shein and Temu. The warnings cite risks of cancer…
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Route 40 project enters final construction phase in Ballard, Fremont, and beyond
The Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project is entering its final phase, with crews returning to complete finishing work throughout the corridor, including in Ballard,…
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Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk
As millions of acres burn across the western United States, some wildland fire veterans are fearful that aggressive fire suppression tactics ordered by the Trump…
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