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Seattle · SeattleThe Seattle City Council passed buffer zones on Tuesday to crack down on illegal drugs and prostitution after hours of heated debate. The controversial legislation — referred to as SOAP, or Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution, and SODA, or Stay Out of Drug Areas, zones — came after people on both sides of the matter flooded city hall to have their concerns heard. The bills, both passed 8 to 1, reflect a more aggressive pivot toward law enforcemen…See the Story
Seattle passes controversial SOAP and SODA bills targeting prostitution and drugs - Washington Examiner
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Bill Gates · SeattleBill Gates has three children with Melinda French Gates, his ex-wife, and now has his first grandchild as well.Mark J. Terrill/AP Images
Bill Gates, the Microsoft cofounder, shares three kids with his ex-wife Melinda French Gates. They include a recent med school graduate and a fashion startup cofounder. Here's what we know about the children of one of the world's richest men. Bill Gates' story is a quintessential example of the American entrepr…See the Story
Meet Bill Gates' kids Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe: From a pediatrician to a fashion startup cofounder
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Tampa Bay Rays · SeattleSeattle.- On July 26, 2024, the Seattle Mariners announced the arrival of Randy Arozarena after a good stint with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cuban player, naturalized Mexican, has been returning to his level in the major leagues. Although the start of the week was difficult when he went blank against the San Diego Padres, in the four-game series against the reigning champions, the Texas Rangers, Randy contributed five hits, five RBIs and a home run…See the Story
Randy Arozarena resumes his level with Seattle
Seattle · SeattleThe Baltimore County Police Department has made history by promoting Sgt. R. Park to the rank of lieutenant, making her the first Asian American woman to achieve this position in the department’s 150-year history.See the Story
Baltimore PD names first Asian American woman lieutenant in department’s history
Disability · SeattleTina Friml performs at Here-After on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28.
by Mindie Lind
In November of last year, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed when I saw a post by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon of a redheaded woman—wearing clothes I wish I owned—coming out from behind the curtain. A fan of comedy, I held off on moving on before I heard her say, “I am a fully functioning disabled adult living in NYC, I’ve got v…See the Story
What’s So Funny About Disability?
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