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• Dispatch from a Packed Caucus at Town Hall

  26-03-2016 23:58 via thestranger.com
  
  by Heidi GrooverBernie supporters on the left, Clinton supporters on the right, and undecideds in the middle. HG
  Town Hall was packed to the point where some some of us were caucusing in the parking lot. My group split up with Bernie Sanders supporters on the left, Hillary Clinton supporters on the right, and undecideds in the middle. The results were not close.The final result for Precinct 1845: 108 people for Bernie and 17 for Hillary. (That's 86.4 to 13.6 percent and six to one delegates.)
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• New Indiana law limiting abortions poses dilemma for doctors

  26-03-2016 23:31
  
  A woman could legally obtain an abortion in the event of a lethal fetal illness — but would have to inform the state that she chose to terminate her pregnancy.
  
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• Bernie Sanders wins big in Washington caucuses

  26-03-2016 23:30
  
  Bernie Sanders chalked up a landslide victory in Washington’s Democratic caucuses Saturday, leading rival Hillary Clinton by a 3-to-1 margin.
  
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• UW doctor quietly warns pregnant women about Zika risk in U.S.

  26-03-2016 23:18
  
  It’s not an official recommendation, but some Northwest doctors, including a University of Washington expert, are warning pregnant patients to think twice about travel to places in the U.S. where Zika virus may spread soon.
  
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• In Praise of Chaotic Caucuses (2016 Edition)

  26-03-2016 23:10 via thestranger.com
  
  by Eli SandersNo one showed up to lead my precinct caucus on Capitol Hill, so this guy volunteered and we elected him on the spot. After giving us our initial instructions, he asked: "Are there any questions, keeping mind I just got this job?" E.S.
  I have a long-running fondness for chaotic caucuses, and that fondness remains strong in 2016. Yeah, a Bernie Sanders supporter with a banjo sang at me as I entered Miller Community Center. Yes, the gym was packed and sweaty and so loud it was hard to
  
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• Bernie Sanders vs. Hillary Clinton: Washington voters tell how they chose | Video

  26-03-2016 22:54
  
  A video of participants in Saturday’s Democratic caucuses around Western Washington talking about why they supported Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Seattle's Africatown Center Vandalized With Swastikas, Racial Threats, and Pro-Trump Graffiti

  26-03-2016 22:52 via thestranger.com
  
  by Ansel Herz "It makes me feel even more vigilant in the fight for racial justice," said an Africatown staffer.Africatown
  Another day, another horrific hate crime in Seattle. Staff at the Africatown Center for Education and Innovation in Rainier Vista came upon evidence of a burglary and racist vandalism today. The center, which operates out of the UMOJA Peace Center, runs educational and arts programs for African-American students as well as women's and immigrants groups. It is temporarily sus
  
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• Threats continue over killing during Oregon refuge takeover

  26-03-2016 22:51
  
  A stream of calls, emails and Facebook postings continue to threaten law-enforcement officers and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown since the Jan. 26 shooting death of a protest leader during the standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
  
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• Caucusing at the Garfield Community Center: "I Can't Believe We're Here Doing This"

  26-03-2016 22:48 via thestranger.com
  
  by Sydney BrownstoneCecelia Hayes says that Hillary can "perform the elements of masculinity that get her respect." SB
  CECELIA HAYES, 52, and JULIA-ANNA HAYES, 6 AND THREE-QUARTERS
  Cecelia Hayes, the director of equity, inclusion and social justice at the Evergreen School, is a first-time caucus-goer who’s caucusing for Hillary. She recently moved here from Chicago, and the differences are pretty visible, she says.First of all, the neighborhood precincts in Chicago have a captain who makes
  
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• We Went to Whitman Middle School and Asked Caucusers If They Were Swayed By Their Neighbors' Speeches

  26-03-2016 22:24 via thestranger.com
  
  by Ana Sofia Knauf ASK
  Suz: "I did put down originally that I was uncommitted on that sign-in form, 'cause I hate it when people try to schmooze me. I know what I believe. ... I agreed [with the] young woman who saidwas very intelligent and had a lot of experience as Secretary of State. But unfortunately, those are negatives as well as positives," says Suz. "[Bernie] is the only one who gets [climate change]. We are in such dire, dire shape ... but we can slow it down. ... Sanders' politics are
  
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• Democratic Caucus Dispatch from North Seattle

  26-03-2016 21:48 via thestranger.com
  
  by Ansel HerzThe Bernie supporter at the center said she doesn't want a president who acts like America is exceptional. Ansel Herz
  The unofficial final count of delegates at Ingraham High School in North Seattle? 70 for Bernie, 20 for Hillary. An overflow crowd packed into the assembly hall, where we were talked for an extended period of time by a lady who just could not clearly and concisely explain the caucus process, try as she might. The people around me, sitting on the ground because all th
  
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• Lawsuit claims medical device caused brain damage after Bellevue surgery

  26-03-2016 21:32
  
  A software designer says the Penumbra Coil 400, used to treat aneurysms, malfunctioned during surgery at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue and caused him to suffer brain damage.
  
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• Photos: High turnout at Washington state Democratic caucuses

  26-03-2016 20:28
  
  Seattle times photographers fanned out across the region to document Saturday’s Democratic caucus. Related stories: Live coverage Early results: High turnout, strong showing for Bernie Sanders Sanders supporters demand Washington superdelegates ‘Feel the Bern’ Families divided on Hillary vs. Bernie Latest results
  
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• Early reports: High caucus turnout in Washington state, early lead for Bernie Sanders

  26-03-2016 19:50
  
  Big crowds overwhelmed some Democratic precinct caucus locations Saturday, with early reports of heavy turnout and many precincts favoring Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over former secretary of state Hillary Clinton. As caucus results rolled in, Sanders appeared headed for a landslide win. In initial results from five small counties, Sanders was beating Clinton by a […]
  
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• Bernie Sanders wins the Washington Democratic caucuses

  26-03-2016 19:37
  
  Thousands of Democrats packed school lunchrooms, gyms and community centers across Washington on Saturday, and initial caucus results showed insurgent Sen. Bernie Sanders running strong.
  
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• Bernie Sanders running strong in Democratic caucuses across the state

  26-03-2016 19:37
  
  Thousands of Democrats packed school lunchrooms, gyms and community centers across Washington on Saturday, and initial caucus results showed insurgent Sen. Bernie Sanders running strong.
  
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• Bernie Sanders backers demand Washington superdelegates feel the Bern

  26-03-2016 19:05
  
  Supporters of Bernie Sanders are demanding Washington’s 17 “superdelegates” fall in line and support Sanders if he wins today’s caucuses. A petition circulated on MoveOn.org demands those delegates “follow the lead of average Democratic party voters and uphold authentic democracy.” The petition was started by Charlie Best, works for the King County Labor Council, but said he […]
  
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• Happy Washington State Democratic Caucus Day!

  26-03-2016 18:35 via thestranger.com
  
  by Dan Savage
  I just slipped into my caucus site (Miller Community Center on 19th), dropped off my "preference" form, and slipped back out. I've been locked in a room for the last there weeks listening to my coworkers argue about Bernie vs. Hillary... so... you know... I've more than earned a pass on listening to my neighbors argue about Bernie vs. Hillary. I hope they're enjoying arguing with my husband, aka Hillary's Biggest Fan On Facebook, who did opt to stick around for the all-you-can-eat
  
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• Some families split over Bernie vs. Hillary at Washington state caucuses

  26-03-2016 18:14
  
  "We tend to avoid arguments," one couple said.
  
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• Photos: Bernie Sanders Takes Seattle Out to the Ball Game

  26-03-2016 17:21 via thestranger.com
  
  by Rich SmithApproximately 15,000 people turned out at Safeco field to see Bernie speak the day before Washington's caucus.Alex Garland"When I was a kid I had a dream of being on the home plate of a major league ball park, but I didn't know I'd be giving a speech" said Bernie Sanders, fulfilling the presumptive dream of nearly every postmodern Jewish-American novelist.Following his opening line, Sanders gave the same exact speech he gave at Key Arena last week. A couple people I spoke with after
  
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• The Washington State Democratic Caucuses

  26-03-2016 17:14 via thestranger.com
  
  by Dan Savage
  Our endorsements are here, if you're still on the fence. And remember: You can talk for as long as you want today—you never have to shut up. Jamal Raad, communications director for Washington State Democrats, writes in an email...Happy caucus day everyone! We are predicting that at least 200,000 people will participate and make their voices heard through our caucus process. We are excited and thrilled there is so much passion and support for Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders
  
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• Law enforcement investigators seek out private DNA databases

  26-03-2016 16:34
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Investigators are broadening their DNA searches beyond government databases and demanding genetic information from companies that do ancestry research for their customers. Two major companies that research family lineage for fees around $200 say that over the last two years, they have received law enforcement demands for genetic information stored in […]
  
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• Live updates from Washington state’s Democratic caucuses

  26-03-2016 16:00
  
  Follow our reporters and photographers as Washington voters head to their caucuses. Bernie Sanders badly needs a win to continue his campaign against Hillary Clinton, and sympathetic caucusgoers may give him one.
  
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• Easter delivery: Cargo ship arrives at space station

  26-03-2016 11:59
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The six astronauts at the International Space Station got an early Easter treat this weekend with the arrival of a supply ship full of fresh food and experiments. Instead of the usual bunny, Saturday’s delivery came via a swan — Orbital ATK’s Cygnus capsule, named after the swan constellation. The […]
  
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• WSU may have violated open-meetings law with president’s hiring vote

  26-03-2016 08:06
  
  The way Washington State University’s Board of Regents chose the school’s new president may have violated the state’s Open Public Meetings Act.
  
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• Divers find bodies of 2 missing in plane crash near Astoria

  26-03-2016 06:50
  
  ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Officials say dive teams have discovered the bodies of two Vancouver, Washington, residents who were missing after a plane crash in the Columbia River near Astoria. The Columbian newspaper reports (http://goo.gl/2cac0F ) Clatsop County Search and Rescue divers found the bodies of John McKibbin and Irene Mustain among plane wreckage Friday […]
  
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• CDC offers specifics on delaying pregnancy after Zika exposure

  26-03-2016 06:39
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had decided to recommend a waiting period based on the latest information about the Zika virus.
  
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• Longtime high school basketball coach Jerry Jones dies

  26-03-2016 05:25
  
  Jerry Jones gave much of his life to coaching girls basketball, helping Shorecrest High School win its first state championship earlier this month as a volunteer assistant while battling leukemia. He passed away just 15 days later — Sunday at age 69.
  
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• Passerby hears crying, finds baby in dumpster; police investigating

  26-03-2016 05:23
  
  Medics have taken the newborn boy to a hospital. Police are asking the public for help to determine how he got there.
  
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• Baby found in Everett dumpster after passerby hears crying

  26-03-2016 05:23
  
  Medics have taken the newborn boy to a hospital. Police are asking the public for help to determine how he got there.
  
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• Thousands turn out for Bernie Sanders rally at Safeco Field

  26-03-2016 04:41
  
  Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders drew thousands of cheering supporters to Seattle’s Safeco Field Friday. It was Sanders’ fifth rally in Washington in the past week as he presses for a win over Hillary Clinton in Saturday’s Democratic caucuses.
  
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• Now serving: A tour of epicurean capitalism, palace of sensual ... oh hell, Starbucks

  26-03-2016 04:19
  
  Now for a tour of the company's stores, products, theories and headquarters, the epicenter of the epicurean economy. Starbucks' headquarters is in the SoDo commercial zone of Seattle. A couple dozen journalists from around the world were invited to participate in an "immersion" program to see the insides of this coffee giant. Happens all the time.
  
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• ‘The guts of some people’: Acre of public trees in West Seattle cut down

  26-03-2016 04:16
  
  Seattle officials are investigating the unpermitted cutting down of more than 150 trees on public land. The clear-cut West Seattle area, part of the West Duwamish Greenbelt, is considered environmentally critical due to its steep slope.
  
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• Head of Spokane detox services arrested in Montana

  26-03-2016 04:08
  
  It’s the second time in six months Jon D. Schlenske has faced charges, and the newest legal scrape puts a February plea deal in jeopardy.
  
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• Overdue bill? Hype and fear cross the line

  26-03-2016 03:38
  
  An 82-year-old Edmonds woman gets a notice of delinquency, though she’s not past due on any of her bills. Who could have sent it?
  
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• Police say no evidence Cheryl DeBoer death a homicide

  26-03-2016 03:04
  
  Friends, family and community members continue to seek closure in the death investigation of Cheryl DeBoer, which authorities said could take months.
  
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• Little bird steals the show at Sanders rally in hip Portland

  26-03-2016 02:09
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. — A little bird stole the show at Bernie Sanders’ rally in Portland, and gave new meaning to a phrase made popular by the TV show “Portlandia” — “put a bird on it.” The Democratic candidate smiled and the audience of more than 10,000 went wild when a tiny bird joined Sanders at […]
  
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• Rich Smith and Sean Nelson Are Down at Safeco Field for the Bernie Sanders Rally

  26-03-2016 01:59 via thestranger.com
  
  by Christopher FrizzelleOn their way into the stadium a few minutes ago. Sean Nelson
  I can't be there so I'm enjoying it vicariously through Rich Smith's twitter feed. And speaking ofStranger staffers (current and former), Tacocat just performed.
  .@TacocaTs opens @BernieSanders rally with Hey Girl: "Hey, we're Tacocat, and this song is about street harassment." pic.twitter.com/MERtnUKqEu— Rich Smith (@goodeveningmaam) March 26, 2016
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• Inslee signs bill giving a raise to State Patrol troopers

  26-03-2016 01:11
  
  Beginning July 1, officers will get a 5 percent pay boost. In addition, troopers and sergeants will get a previously negotiated 3 percent increase in July.
  
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• Americans' favorite fast-food chains might surprise you

  26-03-2016 00:45
  
  A survey of more than 10,000 customers revealed the chains to find actually decent fast food.
  
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• I Knew Her Well Is a Classic Italian Film About a Young Woman Who Fails to Fuck Her Way to Fame

  26-03-2016 00:29 via thestranger.com
  
  by Charles Mudede
  The thing you must do with this film is to somehow not watch its last minute. Up to that point, it is perfect in every way. Set in the mid-'60s, I Knew Her Well is about a young, vivacious, and very beautiful country gal, Adriana (Stefania Sandrelli), who moves to a big city, Rome, and tries to realize her celebrity, movie star, supermodel dreams. But she soon discovers that there is no way to the top that does not involve sex...
  
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• Savage Love Letter of the Day: Bastards Out of North Carolina

  26-03-2016 00:28 via thestranger.com
  
  by Dan SavageNorth Carolina's Anti-Gay Tourism Commercial from Funny Or Die
  I'm pissed off at North Carolina over the anti-trans House Bill 2, and I'm sure many of your readers are too. I know that we still fail to have federal anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people, and that many states have no protections in place. However, our movement has shown that if we raise a stink in a few states, we can have a cascading impact. Trans youth in Tennessee stood up to this crap and fought back, a
  
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• Bernie Sanders makes last pitch for caucus support at Safeco Field

  26-03-2016 00:20
  
  Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies supporters ahead of Saturday's caucus.
  
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• Seattle zoo remembers ‘big guy’ ‘missed by all’

  26-03-2016 00:17
  
  Woodland Park Zoo's oldest orangutan has died, succumbing to medical problems at the Seattle zoo. He was 48.
  
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