"The Autonomous Zone" in Seattle

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As reported by the NYTimes, in a shocking turn of events this week, the Seattle Police Department had offered a concession to George Floyd protesters: Officers abandoned their building, boarded up the windows, and have let the protesters have free rein outside. “This space is now property of the Seattle people,” read a banner on the front entrance of the now-empty police station. Seattle is now quite literally an experiment in life without the police — part street festival, part commune.
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Seattle police seeking driver in deadly hit-and-run
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The driver hit and killed a 63 year old bicyclist Sunday night near Seward Park. Witnesses describe the car as an older silver sedan with a cracked windshield.
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Each county in Washington will be evaluated based on coronavirus metrics on Monday and more headline
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Each county in Washington will be evaluated based on coronavirus metrics on Monday and more headlines.
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Washington Senate approves expansion of low-income tax credit
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The Washington Senate has approved a bill that would expand a tax credit for low-income workers and families.
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3 adults and a 2-year-old girl injured in shooting near Seattle's Central District
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Seattle police are investigating a shooting near the Central District neighborhood Sunday afternoon that injured multiple people, including a young girl.
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Inslee could announce stricter COVID-19 rules for some Washington counties Monday
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Gov. Jay Inslee will announce Monday whether some counties in Washington state will have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases.
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Seattle police give update on shooting that injured 2 adults and 1 child Sunday
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Seattle police are investigating a shooting near the Central District neighborhood Sunday afternoon that injured multiple people, including a young child.
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2 adults, 1 child injured in shooting near Judkins Park in Seattle
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Seattle police are investigating a shooting near the Central District neighborhood Sunday afternoon that injured multiple people, including a young child.
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Watch: Group destroys car at street racing event in Seattle's University District
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A large crowd in Seattle's University District neighborhood destroyed a car in the middle of an intersection Friday during a street racing event.
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Criteria for reopening Washington and other top stories at 11 p.m.
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Top headlines from the Inland Northwest on April 10, 2021 at 11 p.m.
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Fans attend Seattle Sounders' preseason game marking first live audience in 13 months
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The Sounders took on San Diego Saturday in their first MLS game played at Lumen Field in Seattle with fans in more than a year. Most of the 200 fans in attendance were frontline healthcare workers.
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Washington counties that fail two metrics will move back to Phase 2, Gov. Inslee says
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Gov. Jay Inslee loosened criteria on Friday for counties to remain in Phase 3 of the "Healthy Washington" reopening plan.
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Washington vaccine-finder website will text you when there’s a shot available nearby
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CovidWA.com has added new features to help people snag vaccine appointments ahead of the state’s expansion of eligibility.
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Northgate Link light rail extension to open Oct. 2 in Seattle
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The 4.3-mile Northgate Link light rail extension includes stations in the U District, Roosevelt and Northgate. It was expected to open in 2021.
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Some drivers to be permitted to use Spokane St Swing Bridge during West Seattle Bridge construction
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On-call medical workers, west Seattle restaurants and retail businesses are among those who can apply to SDOT for access to the Swing Bridge.
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Cheesy, starchy goodness using Seattle's most famous artisan cheese - New Day NW
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Beecher's first saw the national spotlight in 2010 when Oprah announced its World Famous Mac and Cheese as one of her favorite things. Since then, the company operating from the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market has only gotten bigger!
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WATCH LIVE: Officials give update on Seattle's COVID-19 vaccination effort
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Mayor Jenny Durkan and other Seattle officials are discussing Seattle's COVID-19 vaccination effort.
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Seattle school bus driver union says in-person learning transportation schedule is unsustainable
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Drivers say there won't be enough time for them to provide morning and afternoon transportation. The union said that would leave drivers with part-time work.
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Seattle customer says Amazon allows anti-Asian language in product listings
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An Amazon customer is calling out the company for allowing language that she says promotes anti-Asian attitudes.
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Seattle doctor's advice on vaccinating children and babies, when the time comes
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Children and teens under the age of 18 comprised 24% of the U.S. population in the last full census of 2010. Getting kids vaccinated is considered important in the race to achieve herd immunity, especially if significant numbers of adults opt-out.
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Former owner of FX McRory's returns to the restaurant scene leading Seattle Kraken's flagship eatery
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Former FX McRory's owner Mick McHugh said the restaurant he's leading for the Seattle Kraken will have the FX McRory's spirit.
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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Inslee gives update on Washington's COVID-19 response
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is joined by health officials and other leaders to give an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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WATCH LIVE: Washington Gov. Inslee gives update on state's response to COVID-19 pandemic
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee is updating the public on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday.
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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on COVID-19 vaccine timeline, returning to normal
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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan sits down with KING 5's Chris Daniels to discuss the city's plans for moving to the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on April 15, when she thinks Seattle could get back to normal and whether she has concerns about King County moving back to Phase 2 of the "Healthy Washington" reopening plan due to rising coronavirus cases.
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Seattle offers to change dam operations on 'sacred' stretch of the Skagit River
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After 100 years of dewatering a three-mile portion of the Skagit River where it used to flow freely, Seattle City Light on Wednesday pledged to put water back into what is referred to as the Gorge bypass reach.
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This Seattle teen wrote and published her first book during quarantine - New Day NW
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While many teenagers spent the early days of the pandemic quarantine making videos on TikTok or playing video games, one Seattle teen spent her extra hours at home writing a novel.
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City of Seattle and health partners set new record at mass vaccination site
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Thousands of people lined up at Seattle’s Lumen Field Events Center Wednesday, seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. The city of Seattle planned to administer 8,000 doses by the end of Wednesday at the mass vaccination site, a new daily record there.
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How to watch Spokane-based film premiering in Seattle International Film Festival
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"Game of Thrones" actor James Faulkner stars in "All Those Small Things." The film will go live online Thursday at midnight.
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Ports of Tacoma, Seattle commit to a goal of zero emissions by 2050
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance, which includes ports in Washington and Canada, committed to going green by 2050 at the latest in the face of the climate crisis.
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Washington State Spring Fair in Puyallup starts Wednesday
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The Washington State Spring Fair is a hybrid-style event, which means families will be in their cars for certain stages, but will also have opportunities to get outside.
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Washington farmworkers could get overtime pay under proposal
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A state Supreme Court decision sparked the legislation, which some call a win for equity, and others worry could threaten the agricultural industry.
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Realtors: Seattle, Portland, LA movers helping increase Spokane housing prices
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The Spokane Association of Realtors say the Spokane market is the most competitive they have ever seen, partly due to people moving from out of state.
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Washington state senator apologizes for breaking traffic laws during virtual committee meeting
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A Washington state lawmaker has apologized for appearing to violate traffic laws.
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LAUSD Opens Vaccine Clinics For Families At George Washington Prep, Abraham Lincoln High School
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LAUSD opened up two vaccination clinics in Los Angeles Tuesday, one at George Washington Pre and another at Abraham Lincoln High School. A third will open on Friday at Henry T. Gage Middle School in the Huntington Park area.
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2 Seattle retirement community employees fired for faking positive COVID-19 tests
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The two employees of Horizon House in Seattle falsified their COVID-19 test results to make them appear positive, which triggered a quarantine at the facility.
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Some Seattle Public Schools students return to in-person learning
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Kindergarten through fifth-grade students and some sixth through 12th-grade students in Special Education Intensive Pathways will return to in-person learning.
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Kerry Washington Jumps in Pool During At-Home SAG Awards
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No red carpet, no problem! The Screen Actors Guild - or SAG - Awards on Sunday night showed stars bringing their fashion A-game right from the comfort of their own homes. Kerry Washington stunned in a roaring ‘20s-inspired dress with a matching hat by Etro. She even jumped in her pool while wearing it! The awards show was rescheduled several times because of the pandemic, and went off without a hitch. In a new move, winners recorded their acceptance speeches in advance.
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New program aims to help Washington homeowners be ready for wildfire season
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The year 2020 was one of the worst wildfire seasons in recent memory, with 1,600 fires across Washington state and 298 homes lost.
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