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The Collision That Sent the Soviet Space Station Tumbling
Sasha Lazutkin and Michael Foale recall an out-of-control vessel hitting Mir.
Read full article βWith Seattleβs World Cup Over, Mayor Katie Wilson Turns Off Stadium District Cameras
Well, the 22 police cameras in the Stadium District are off, which is what Mayor Katie Wilson promised to do once the World Cup and…
Read full article βObamacare premiums likely to surge again next year
Health insurance premiums are likely to grow more expensive next year for those who buy Marketplace plans, after increases this year. Affordable Care Act Marketplace…
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Ballard Music & Seafoodfest seeks volunteers ahead of this weekendβs festival
With the Ballard Music & Seafoodfest set for this weekend, organizers are making a final call for volunteers to help staff the three-day event. The…
Read full article βCyber Grrrl
Cyberdecks are having a moment in the zeitgeist. The name refers to custom DIY computersβoften small and aestheticβhoused in everything from lunchboxes and jewelry boxes…
Read full article βSlog AM: Seattle Enjoyed Its First Murder-Free Month Since 1970, Mamdani Tells Platner to Give Up Already, Trump Resumes the War With IranΒ
I want to say this with all my heart, but the World Cup has been nothing but a blessing to the United States. Yes, we…
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Sisi escapes the palace with her son. Franz faces a labor force ready to down tools.
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William Franklyn-Miller & Sir Ben Kingsley talk with Patrick Stoner.
Read full article βMore Than 7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Face New Repayment Terms
As of July 1st, the SAVE plan is replaced by two new repayment options, RAP and Tiered Standard Repayment, which require borrowers to prioritize either…
Read full article βSeattle Youth Program Helps Teens Recognize And Resist Targeted Tobacco, Cannabis Marketing
The Center for MultiCultural Health's STAND program is equipping teens across Washington with the tools to recognize and resist targeted tobacco and cannabis marketing, while…
Read full article βExperts Believe Culture Matters In Mental Health Care For BIPOC Communities
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the unique mental health challenges experienced by BIPOC communities and the importance of culturally responsive treatment to address health…
Read full article βByrd Barr Place To Host Community Block Party This Saturday
Byrd Barr Place will host its third annual Block Party this Saturday, a free community celebration featuring live entertainment, family activities, and opportunities to support…
Read full article βSeattle Public Library Launches Summer Quest To Encourage Reading And Learning For All Ages
Seattle Public Library has launched Summer Quest, a 30-day summer learning program that encourages reading, creativity and community exploration for people of all ages, in…
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Issaquah Councilmembers Push for Bolder Options as Housing Reforms Ramp Up
A bill scaling back building requirements for upper-level "stepbacks" and outdoor balconies was approved last week, but with two dissenting votes. In voting against, Councilmembers…
Read full article βPortlandβs Short-Term Rental Fines Are Some of the Highest in the Nation. They Just Got Higher.
Portland Permitting & Development fined first-time offenders thousands of dollars with no warning, forcing some to take out a second mortgage, sell their homes, or…
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To promote more housing, cities and states target parking minimums
In 1923, the city of Columbus, Ohio, enacted the first known off-street parking requirement for new apartment buildings. The cityβs rules got stricter over time.…
Read full article βParticipatory Budget Initiative Backers Submit Whopping 78,000 Signatures
The initiative appears to shatter the record for most signatures by 15,000.
Read full article βDoes Anybody Care? An Epidemic of Missing Northwest Indigenous Women
In 2025, the FBI reported almost 10,000 incidents of American Indian and Alaska Native people going missing.
Read full article βMurmurs: State Irks Residential Treatment Centers
βWhat theyβve done is theyβve thrown the doors open.β
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