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Women veterans brave unemployment and homelessness

by Kayla Roberts
As the U.S. makes a historic move allowing 220,000 women in the U.S. Armed Forces to serve in combat, women veterans in Washington face new challenges.
Dec 11, 2015

Seattle activists wave salmon lanterns in Paris for climate talks

by Chetanya Robinson
Despite a ban on demonstrations in Paris, Seattle activists brought 350 salmon lanterns to the city to wave them for the COP21 climate conference.

Seattle artist honors Yesler Terrace families with ‘Harmony’ mosaic

by Monica Thomas
A new mosaic by Yeggy Michael marries the legacy of Yesler Terrace with the stories of new residents.
Dec 10, 2015

An immigrant “comes out” as a refugee

by Irina Vodonos
The recent U.S. backlash against Syrian refugees has convinced writer Irina Vodonos to talk openly about coming to United States as a refugee.

Rally for Somali teen: “People want Hamza’s voice to be heard”

by Jovelle Tamayo
People expressed frustration over the lack of communication from the Seattle Police Department at a prayer circle and rally for 16-year-old Hamza Warsame.
Dec 9, 2015

Africatown initiative receives Seattle Human Rights Award

by Mahroo Keshavarz
As black residents and businesses get priced out of the Central District, Africatown Innovation Center ensures black lives benefit from Seattle's tech boom.

Could Canada carbon emissions agreement have room for Washington?

by John Stang
Gov. Jay Inslee says he is exploring whether Washington could be part of a carbon emissions cap-and-trade plan developing among several Canadian provices.
Raising Mixed Race cover art by Janine Macbeth.

Raising Mixed Race: Seattle author shows realities facing multiracial children

by Sharon H Chang
Mixed race children experience racism in very real ways, but their parents don't like to see it.

Seattle police investigating death of Somali teen after community outcry

by Venice Buhain
The family of Hamza Warsame criticized the lack of communication and sensitivity from police immediately after the 16-year-old died.
Dec 8, 2015

Playwright Kirk Shimano weaves tales of old Japan with online dating

by Mark Douglass
What does online dating have to do with picture brides and Japanese folklore? The answers float in translation in Kirk Shimano's play.

South Seattle’s “Ultimate” high school athletes seek recognition

by Ronnie Estoque
For hundreds of youth of color in South Seattle, getting Ultimate Frisbee recognized as a varsity sport would be a game changer.

Saving Sm’algyax: Tsimshian community aims to preserve language

by Ashley McCuen
A Seattle teacher, one of the few fluent speakers of the endangered language of Sm'algyax, is in Alaska to pass her knowledge to Tsimshian school children.

Criticism for Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering U.S.

by Reuters
It was the most dramatic response by a candidate yet to the San Bernardino, CA, shooting spree last week by two Muslims who the FBI said were radicalized.
Dec 7, 2015

Rumored white power rally in Ballard has anti-hate groups preparing

by Venice Buhain
Several groups are planning a counter demonstration in case white power groups come to Seattle for a concert and march this weekend.
Dec 4, 2015

International students injured in crash sue Ride the Ducks

by Venice Buhain
Phuong Dinh is still recovering two months after a Ride the Ducks vehicle crashed into a charter bus full of North Seattle College international students.
Dec 3, 2015

Din Tai Fung expands dumpling footprint to downtown Seattle

by Christina Twu
Another expansion for Ding Tai Fung to downtown Seattle this summer accommodates Seattle's continued love for xiao long bao soup dumplings.
Dec 2, 2015
A boy rides his bike in the haze along an Indonesian highway in late October, at the height of forest fires that blanketed much of Southeast Asia in a haze. (Photo by REUTERS/Darren Whiteside)

Climate and consumption come to a head in Indonesia forest fires

by Rebecca Randall
What does your shampoo have to do with Indonesia's awful forest fire season?

U.S. Marine found guilty in death of Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude

by Reuters
Joseph Scott Pemberton had been charged with the murder of Jennifer Laude, but was convicted of the lesser offense of homicide.

Seattle leaders urge Gates Foundation to divest from fossil fuels

by Goorish Wibneh
Bill Gates announced a multi-billion dollar initiative on clean energy, but Seattle leaders say his foundation needs to divest fully from fossil fuels.
Dec 1, 2015
A volunteer doctor working with the Salaam Cultural Museum examines a Syrian refugee child. (Photo by Alisa Reznick)

How to help Syrian refugees in Seattle

by Varisha Khan
Want to know how to help Syrian refugees? We've got answers.