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I totally missed this news yesterday but wow, this is awesome news for the Seattle hockey scene! apnews.com/article/pwhl...

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The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request for a stay from four current or former Seattle police officers seeking to prevent SPD from disclosing their names and other records. Story from KUOW's Amy Radil. www.kuow.org/stories/scot...

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Here's the latest on what we know about the Washington state man charged in connection with last month's bombing of a California fertility clinic from the AP. www.kuow.org/stories/kent...

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King County Assessor John Wilson, who is running for county executive, is facing new allegations of harassing and stalking his ex-fiancee. Story by KUOW's Scott Greenstone. www.kuow.org/stories/coun...

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Dozens of anti-LGBTQ demonstrators and counterprotesters faced off at Seattle City Hall on Tuesday as both sides scrutinized Mayor Bruce Harrell’s handling of a Capitol Hill protest over the weekend.

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Latest on the recent arrests of suspects in last Saturday's triple homicide in Seattle's Pioneer Square. www.kuow.org/stories/3-me...

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People showing up for hearings at the Seattle Immigration Court this week are facing something new. Federal immigration agents wait in the courthouse hallways to arrest people if their deportation proceedings are dismissed by a judge.

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The news was revealed in a job posting on the Barnes & Noble website. The link navigates to a web page showing a Barnes & Noble location slated for June at 4326 University Way NE. That’s University Book Store’s current address.

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Public Health Seattle & King County reporting the state's sixth case of measles. publichealthinsider.com/2025/05/20/n...

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Such a fun story from @caseyworks.bsky.social about a scene that I am completely ignorant of. “These cars have souls, just like a human body,” he says. “We have tattoos — I wanted to give [the engine block] a little more depth than just a black engine bay.”

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21 University of Washington students who were among the 34 protestors who participated in Monday's pro Palestinian demonstration are being suspended and banned from all UW campuses. www.washington.edu/news/2025/05...

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Early results show a new immunotherapy vaccine is helping dogs survive longer with certain types of cancer. A Seattle-based nonprofit is raising money to keep that research going and to spread the word to the city's dog-loving community.

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As the number of ICE arrests across Washington state increases, more people are documenting their encounters with federal agents, leaving friends and family stunned, people in federal custody unsure about their future, and others in their community fearful of future raids and arrests.

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Response from KUOW President Caryn Mathes about President Trump's executive order that seeks to slash funding for PBS and NPR. www.kuow.org/stories/stat...

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.

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An undisclosed number of employees at Seattle's Fred Hutch Cancer Center were laid off this week. More from Monica Nickelsburg. www.kuow.org/stories/fred...

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Hundreds of people are participating in a May Day rally and march in Seattle's Capitol Hill. Coverage from Casey Martin and Megan Farmer. www.kuow.org/stories/seat...

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Apt for tonight.

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LFG!!!! #NJDevils!!!!

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In just 100 days, President Trump has already used government power to target more than 100 perceived enemies. He has ordered criminal investigations from the Oval Office, while more than 10 other agencies are taking action against other targets. Our story: www.npr.org/2025/04/29/n...

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Omg 🤣🤣🤣

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“We are all afraid,” Murkowski said, taking a long pause. “It’s quite a statement. But we are in a time and a place where I certainly have not been here before. And I’ll tell ya, I’m oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice, because retaliation is real. And that’s not right.”

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Pedestrians at several Seattle intersections were surprised by a rogue message when they pushed the crosswalk button on Wednesday.

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“Being able to bike under your own power across it in a safe and protected way with no vehicles on the road — it's just truly a magical experience,"

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“Mommy, no. Mommy.” Daughter captures the moment masked ICE agents smash the window of her mother's car in order to take her into custody. The government claims the 52-year old seamstress is an associate of the MS-13 gang. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/lo...

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U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead said Wednesday he's seeking a timeline for the Trump administration to "turn back on" the system of refugee admissions for those already approved to travel to the U.S. before President Trump's order suspending the program.

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Trump pauses most tariffs, but these ones are still in effect.

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The Trump administration has revoked the visas of nine current and postgraduate University of Washington students without prior notice to the students or school, the university said Monday.

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Alex Ovechkin becomes NHL's all-time goals leader with No. 895: www.nhl.com/news/alex-ov...

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“Fascism is a real thing, is a real threat to our democracy and our American dream," said Natasha, a speaker in Everett who gave only her first name. Natasha said she had fled Russian fascism and become an American citizen 20 years ago. In Seattle, about 25k joined the protest at Seattle Center.

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More than 500 law firms rally behind embattled peers, declaring that Trump’s crackdown on the legal industry poses “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law itself.” But none of the top 20 firms join. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/b...

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Washington state now has its third case of measles. publichealthinsider.com/2025/04/02/n...

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Sending solidarity and gratitude on this Trans Day of Visiblity.

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Washington state is losing about $160 million in public health funding as part of the Trump administration’s latest purge of federal grants. via @washingtonstatestandard.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/160m...

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Washington officials are not sure how President Donald Trump’s executive order to crack down on voter registration in elections could affect the state.

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Looks like Seattle is indeed going to get its first ever Severe Thunderstorm Watch! (Right on the edge it'll be close). 80% chance it will be issued; probably coming within the hour. #wawx

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Ralph Munro, Washington’s longest-serving secretary of state and a moderate Republican who achieved unusually broad popularity across the political spectrum, died early Thursday. He was 81. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/20/r...

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"Splashdown. Crew-9 back on Earth." "On behalf of SpaceX, welcome home!" NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after an extended stay on the International Space Station for over nine months.

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Props to @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social for holding DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar's feet to the fire this morning. Powerful interviewing: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...

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As pharmacies close throughout the Seattle area, many people are facing new problems in getting prescription medications. Our colleagues at the UW News Lab have this look at the situation in the University District. www.kuow.org/stories/u-di...

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Washington state, Seattle and King County have all been part of differing legal challenges against the Trump administration's federal policy changes. If you've lost track of all of the cases, our team has put together this handy infographic. www.kuow.org/stories/trum...

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