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• Stem cell transplant cements Arizona men’s father-son bond

  10-09-2018 23:58
  GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Thirty-five years after an Arizona man cared for his son when he was shot in their native Lebanon, the son is returning that devotion. Both the Rev. John Ibraham Sabbagh and his 54-year-old son, Ebby Sabbagh, are celebrating one year of going strong since the elder Sabbagh received a crucial stem […]
  
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• Lava flow seen on restless Alaska volcano

  10-09-2018 23:57
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A lava flow has been spotted on an Alaska volcano that recently became active again. Alaska Volcano Observatory scientists say witnesses aboard the state ferry Tustumena saw the lava flow and fountaining on Mount Veniaminof (VEN’-ee-ah-mean-off) Monday morning. Scientists say satellite images obtained Sunday shows the lava flow is about one-half-mile […]
  
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• Colin Kaepernick Will Not Save Us From Capitalism, Nor Is He Trying To

  10-09-2018 23:54 via thestranger.com
  
  by Charles Mudede
  A little over two years ago, currently unemployed quarterback Colin Kaepernick did not stand while "The Star-Spangled Banner" played before a pre-season match. After the game, he was asked about this sitting business and what he said brought back a spirit to professional sports that had not been seen in any major form or way since the 1960s—Muhammad Ali refusing to fight in Vietnam in 1967, the Black Power fists in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and so on. Black professional a
  
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• Tropical Storm Olivia approaches Hawaii with wind, rain

  10-09-2018 23:21
  HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials on Monday urged residents and visitors to be prepared as a strong tropical storm approached the island state. Olivia was 415 miles (670 kilometers) east of Hilo and moving west at 9 mph (15 kph) at 2 p.m. local time. It had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (115 kph) […]
  
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• Hurricane Olivia approaches Hawaii with heavy wind, rain

  10-09-2018 23:21
  HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Olivia is expected to approach Hawaii in the coming days as either a high-end tropical storm or a low-end hurricane. Central Pacific Hurricane Center meteorologist Maureen Ballard says Monday there’s only a slight difference between the two, so people should prepare as though it will be a hurricane. Olivia is currently […]
  
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• The 52 Best Things To Do in Seattle This Week: Sept 10-16, 2018

  10-09-2018 23:15 via thestranger.com
  
  by Stranger Things To Do StaffWaitress garnered four Tony nominations, has a score written by Sara Bareilles, and is about pie. It'll be good. Joan Mar
  Our music critics have already chosen the 38 best music shows this week, but now it's our arts critics' turn to pick the best events in their areas of expertise. Here are their picks in every genre—from an evening with Jane Fonda to the 2018 Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival, and from the opening of the Frye's Group Therapy to the be
  
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• Her Ex Sucked At Sex But She Usually Came. Her Current Is AMAZING At Sex But She Never Comes. Help!

  10-09-2018 23:07 via thestranger.com
  
  Savage Love Letter of the Dayby Dan Savage
  I am newly divorced and have started a relationship with a man I’ve known and deeply cared about for decades. I am more open and honest with him (both about sex and in general) and trust him more completely than my ex-husband or any prior partner I’ve had. We are in a long distance relationship which means we’ve only been able to fuck a dozen or so times, but our sex is amazing—from start to finish I feel better than I ever did e
  
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• Bumbershoot's Organizers Won't Tell Us How Bad Attendance Was This Year

  10-09-2018 22:53 via thestranger.com
  
  Bumbershoot's organizers won't tell us how bad attendance was at this year's festival, is that because ticket sales were at a historic low? The city requires Bumbershoot be "an affordable, public event." Maybe it's time to drop ticket prices.by Lester BlackLil Wayne showed up, did you? Travis Trautt
  We noticed one thing throughout this year's Bumbershoot: There weren't many people at the weekend festival, especially during the early sets. If you went (although it didn’t seem like many of y
  
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• Juana Molina Brings Her Off-Beat Yet Captivating Folktronic Experiments to the Triple Door

  10-09-2018 21:51 via thestranger.com
  
  by Leilani PolkJuana Molina: Playful experimenter Alejandro Ros / concertedefforts.com
  You might not understand what Juana Molina is singing, but I can guarantee you’ll be intrigued, regardless.Molina is an actress turned experimental songmaker who hails from Argentina, though it's taken her home country audiences some time to warm up to her even though she was a musician first. Of course, they didn't know she started working on television so she could afford to play music. They only knew
  
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• Japan proposes end to commercial whaling ban, faces pushback

  10-09-2018 21:48
  FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — Japan proposed an end to a decades-old ban on commercial whaling at an international conference Monday, arguing there is no longer a scientific reason for what was supposed to be a temporary measure. But the proposal faces stiff opposition from countries that argue that many whale populations are still vulnerable or, […]
  
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• Some of Washington’s biggest trees are dying and scientists don’t know why

  10-09-2018 21:37
  From British Columbia to California, stands of bigleaf maples are dying, leaving bald patches in the forest canopy or even denuded hillsides.
  
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• Ferry runs aground at Coupeville terminal; no one hurt, but boat needs repair

  10-09-2018 21:36
  The landing at Keystone Harbor is the most difficult in the ferry system. The Port Townsend-to-Coupeville ferry route will be down to one boat while the MV Salish is repaired. Travelers, especially drivers, are advised to use alternative routes.
  
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• State says wolves attacked 5 calves in Ferry County

  10-09-2018 21:30
  The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says it is studying the latest attacks and weighing non-lethal ways to prevent future wolf attacks.
  
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• Gene Balk, a Seattle Times Journalist Who Moonlights as a DJ for Emerald City Soul Club, Has the Scoop on Floor-filling Soul 45s

  10-09-2018 21:25 via thestranger.com
  
  Seattle Times journalist by day, Emerald City Soul Club DJ by night, Gene Balk picks 5 tracks that uplift your soul every blessed time.by Dave SegalNewsflash: Gene Balk's knowledge of vintage soul 45s is deep and vast.Mike Nipper
  DJ GENE BALK (Emerald City Soul Club)
  Current top 5 tracks:
  Linda Lyndell, "What a Man" (Volt)
  "The source of Salt-N-Pepa's big hit from the '90s ("Whatta Man"), this is such a great record, but it has a really sad back story. It's one of the first and only records cut
  
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• Where Is Amazon's HQ2 Going to Be? I'll Tell You.

  10-09-2018 20:43 via thestranger.com
  
  by Katie HerzogHQ2 AlbertPego/Getty Images
  Last week marked one year since Amazon announced that they are opening up their relationship with Seattle. We've had a lot of feelings since then—some good, some bad—but instead of standing up for ourselves or even playing a little bit of hard to get, like all good cucks, we've mostly stood in the corner and watched as Jeff Bezos fucked our wife.
  Mystery man that he is, Bezos still has not announced who will be his next lover. Will it be Nas
  
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• Researchers Find CBD Works Better When Taken with Other Cannabinoids

  10-09-2018 20:11 via thestranger.com
  
  by Josh Jardine Dmitry_Tishchenko / Getty Images
  CBD products with .03 percent THC are quite the rage as of late, showing up in everything from lotions to lattes. The anxiety-busting, relaxation-inducing effects are sought out by those who don't want a big dose of THC, or may live somewhere which does not have a regulated medical/recreational cannabis program (a CBD product can’t have more than .03 percent THC if it’s going to be shipped across state lines).CBD is also gaining tracti
  
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• Tacoma teachers’ strike: Sides ‘far apart’ in state’s 4th-biggest school district

  10-09-2018 19:32
  Teacher strikes in Tacoma, Battle Ground, Centralia, and Tumwater have impacted more than 53,000 students combined, just under half of whom come from low-income households.
  
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• State’s biggest teacher strike delays start of school year for 3rd day in Tacoma

  10-09-2018 19:32
  Teacher strikes in Tacoma, Battle Ground, Centralia, and Tumwater have impacted more than 53,000 students combined, just under half of whom come from low-income households.
  
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• Day 3 without classes for Tacoma Public Schools, the 4th biggest district in the state, as teacher strike continues

  10-09-2018 19:32
  Teacher strikes in Tacoma, Battle Ground, Centralia, and Tumwater have impacted more than 53,000 students combined, just under half of whom come from low-income households.
  
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• VOTE NOW: Who Is Your Favorite Bartender in Seattle?

  10-09-2018 19:20 via thestranger.com
  
  by The Stranger GEOFFREY SMITH
  Do you simply adore your bartender? Do they pour heavy, or make drinks you can’t stop ordering? Are they genial and hospitable and always makes you feel welcome and comfortable, even when the bar is slammed? An active listener who engages and connects with you and are sympathetic to your woes (or can believably pretend)? Capable of making any cocktail you ask for, are consistently great at it, and know just what to recommend if you’re feeling indecisive
  
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• Couple who immigrated from China killed on Oregon Coast

  10-09-2018 19:19
  DEPOE BAY, Ore. (AP) — A wave hit two recent immigrants from China as they visited the Oregon Coast, sweeping them out into the ocean and killing them. Miaochan Chen, 49, and Wenjun Zhu, 41, from Lake Oswego, Oregon, perished on Sunday but their 10-year-old daughter was unharmed, Capt. Tim Fox of the Oregon State […]
  
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• Man shot repeatedly in Rainier Valley, suffers serious injuries

  10-09-2018 19:14
  The shooting may have taken place during a conflict between two people who knew each other, the police statement said, citing detectives' interviews with witnesses.
  
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• Man with 18 months to live sentenced to 9 years in prison in fraud case out of Eastern Washington

  10-09-2018 19:13
  Vassily "Tony" A. Thompson, along with two other men, was charged with defrauding the organizers of a Coeur d'Alene golf tournament, film-studio investors in Montana and a developer in North Carolina of more than $2 million.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies in collision with car in Snohomish

  10-09-2018 18:59
  The man died at the scene; the vehicle's occupants were not injured.
  
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• The Men of #MeToo Face Their First Day of Atonement

  10-09-2018 18:30 via thestranger.com
  
  The Jewish new year is a time of repentance, will the #MeToo abusers seek true forgiveness this year?by Lester BlackWill the abusers walk through the open gates of repentance? Kevin Mazur / StringerLast night marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year that celebrates the arrival of Adam and Eve on Earth by blowing rams' horns, eating circular and sweet Challah bread, and, most importantly, asking for forgiveness.
  For Jews, God's official ledger of sins and transgressions is now o
  
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• Another whistleblower claims abuse at Idaho disabled home

  10-09-2018 18:19
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A state employee who previously worked at an Idaho state-run center for people with serious developmental disabilities and mental health disorders has taken the first step toward suing the state, saying in a claim that she was pulled from her job after reporting abuse and neglect. The Idaho Statesman reports Kelly […]
  
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• Interstate 5 reopens after California blaze forces closure

  10-09-2018 18:01
  SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (AP) — A major interstate that connects California and Oregon reopened Monday after a wildfire roared along the roadway and forced a six-day closure while burned trees and charred vehicles were removed. One lane in each direction of Interstate 5 near the Oregon border was reopened with restrictions and warnings of […]
  
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• California highway reopens after blaze forces 6-day closure

  10-09-2018 18:01
  SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (AP) — A major interstate that connects Northern California to Oregon reopened Monday, six days after a wildfire roaring along the roadway forced its closure, authorities said. California Department of Transportation spokeswoman Denise Yergenson said one lane in each direction of Interstate 5 reopened Monday at 8:30 a.m. but with some […]
  
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• 125 pets flown to Oregon from Oklahoma high-kill shelters

  10-09-2018 17:58
  SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A rescue flight has landed in Oregon carrying 125 pets that were living at high-kill shelters in Oklahoma. The Statesman Journal reported Monday that the flight was the 16th flight by an organization called Fetch Fido a Flight, which flies animals from those shelters in Oklahoma to Oregon no-kill shelters. These […]
  
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• The Seahawks Are Back and Kinda Bad :(

  10-09-2018 17:52 via thestranger.com
  
  The Seahawks lost to the Broncos last night. It didn't look good.by Spike FriedmanRussell Wilson, struggling in the fourth quarter. Dustin Bradford / Getty
  Football is back and your(?) Seattle Seahawks aren’t very good at it! At least that’s what an offseason of turmoil followed by an opening day 27-24 loss to the Denver Broncos would suggest.
  It may seem early to say something like “the Seahawks are not good and won’t be all year, so deal with it,” but here I am, s
  
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• The Seahawks Are Back and Also They’re Kinda Bad

  10-09-2018 17:52 via thestranger.com
  
  The Seahawks lost to the Broncos last night. It didn't look good.by Spike FriedmanRussell Wilson, struggling in the fourth quarter. Dustin Bradford / Getty
  Football is back and your(?) Seattle Seahawks aren’t very good at it! At least that’s what an offseason of turmoil followed by an opening day 27-24 loss to the Denver Broncos would suggest.
  It may seem early to say something like “the Seahawks are not good and won’t be all year, so deal with it,” but here I am, s
  
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• Slog AM: Washington State Patrol Looking out for Carpool Lane Cheaters, Stop Throwing Your Shit Away in Homeless Encampments, You Scum

  10-09-2018 17:00 via thestranger.com
  
  John Legend becomes, uh, a legend, Les Moonves sucks, Hurricane Florence will be bigby Nathalie GrahamThe carpool lane is for carpooling, you friendless twat.asiseeit /Getty Images
  Carpool lane cheaters, watch your back this week: If you’re a morally bankrupt HOV-lane liar then you might want to self assess in general. If integrity isn’t important to you, maybe tickets are. This week the Washington State Patrol is hitting the streets to catch you in the act. They’re deploying 1
  
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• Everett police investigate man’s death in apartment building

  10-09-2018 16:53
  The man's body was found by a resident in the hallway of the Commerce Building.
  
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• Traffic Lab mailbag: How to deal with parking limits when you go on vacation, what’s happening on 23rd Avenue?

  10-09-2018 15:00
  Seattle’s three-day parking limit has a reader concerned about leaving his car parked on the street and finding a ticket when he comes back.
  
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• Seattle’s remaining video rental stores are more than places to pick up a flick

  10-09-2018 15:00
  Reckless Video, Video Isle and Scarecrow Video are the last three video-rental stores in Seattle. It's a rough go, but they see themselves as more than just a place to pick up the latest releases.
  
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• Seattle’s last 3 video rental stores strive to remain part of the neighborhood

  10-09-2018 15:00
  Reckless Video, Video Isle and Scarecrow Video are the last three video-rental stores in Seattle. It's a rough go, but they see themselves as more than just a place to pick up the latest releases.
  
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• Jury duty taught me that for justice to be blind, courtrooms should look like you and me

  10-09-2018 15:00
  Courts are tackling historically low jury-duty turnout and addressing unconscious bias, but serving taught me there's more we can do.
  
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• I-405 nightmares: Can they be fixed with $3 billion in toll lanes, interchanges, bus rapid transit?

  10-09-2018 15:00
  Interstate 405 on the Eastside serves 900,000 people a day, and parts of the freeway haven’t been expanded since 1984. That will change starting next year.
  
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• HOV-lane cheaters beware: Washington State Patrol is cracking down on you this week

  10-09-2018 15:00
  HOV-lane violations are one of the most frequent complaints the State Patrol receives.
  
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• HOV-lane cheaters beware: The State Patrol will be cracking down on you this week

  10-09-2018 15:00
  HOV-lane violations are one of the most frequent complaints the State Patrol receives.
  
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• From 9/11 to Edmonds child murder, Ken Gaydos was ‘always there’ to comfort victims

  10-09-2018 15:00
  Edmonds native chaplain Ken Gaydos, died on Sept. 3 at the age of 79. A public viewing is scheduled for Thursday and Friday. A memorial service is planned for Saturday.
  
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• Can $3 billion in toll lanes, interchanges and bus rapid transit fix I-405 gridlock?

  10-09-2018 15:00
  Interstate 405 on the Eastside serves 900,000 people a day, and parts of the freeway haven’t been expanded since 1984. That will change starting next year.
  
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