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Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
The US House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion legislative package providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific in a broad bipartisan vote ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-advances-95-billion-ukraine-israel-package-toward-saturday-vote-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
WA to launch EV rebate program. Here’s what you could save: The rebates offer between $2,500 and $9,000 off at the point of purchase or lease.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-launches-ev-rebate-program-heres-what-you-could-save/
Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’: The April 27 "East Link Starter Line" will be more popular when the tracks stretch to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastsides-light-rail-wait-is-almost-over-with-starter-line/
A Washington police officer killed 3 people in 8 years -- and faces a murder trial for the last one
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Hundreds of WA students walk off campuses to protest U.S. aid to Israel: Hundreds of high school and college students across the Puget Sound region walked out of ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/hundreds-of-wa-students-walk-off-campuses-to-protest-u-s-aid-to-israel/
Traces of Seattle’s Black Panthers are all around — if you know where to look: Former Seattle Black Panther Party members plan to open an interpretive center in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/traces-of-seattles-black-panthers-are-all-around-if-you-know-where-to-look/
Quick Glance: Traces of Seattle's Black Panthers Preserved
- Former members and supporters of the Seattle Black Panther Party aim to open an interpretive center to safeguard the revolutionary group's legacy.
- The center will showcase historical artifacts, posters, photos, and newspapers to educate visitors on the Black Panther Party's values and lessons.
- Seattle's initiative aligns with a national movement to preserve and honor the Black Panther Party's legacy.
- The effort seeks to protect historical sites associated with the party while maintaining the history and heritage of the Black Panther Party for future generations.
TIMELINE: The long path to Eastside train transit: Eastsiders have paid Sound Transit taxes since 1997. Take a look at how we got to this week ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastside-light-rail-has-been-a-lonnng-time-coming/
Seattle gave low-income residents $500 monthly, employment soared: A guaranteed basic income program pilot in Seattle gave 102 low-income residents $500 monthly ...
businessinsider.com/seattle-ubi-guaranteed-basic-income-low-income-poverty-housing-employment-2024-4
Quick Glance: Seattle supported the needy with monthly payments to combat poverty
- A pilot initiative in the Seattle area provided monthly payments to needy residents to reduce poverty. Employment within the group saw a significant increase, and many homeless residents found housing.
- Marie Kurose, CEO of the WDC, emphasized the importance of community investments and equitable solutions for existing barriers.
- Public and private partners such as King County, the Employment Security Department, and Chase Bank funded the program, with 88% of participants being people of color.
- The employment rate among participants significantly rose from pre-program to post-pilot stages. Additionally, participants noted securing better-paid jobs with added benefits.
Big bill comes due for Martin Selig, giant of Seattle office real estate: Veteran Seattle developer Martin Selig is reportedly still trying to refinance a $239 ...
seattletimes.com/business/big-bill-comes-due-for-martin-selig-giant-of-seattle-office-real-estate/
Feeling the impact of paying more for food? We want to hear from you: How have you changed your habits to compensate for rising costs?
seattletimes.com/business/local-business/feeling-the-impact-of-paying-more-for-food-we-want-to-hear-from-you/
Dave McCarty, World Series winner with Red Sox, dies at 54: Dave McCarty, a first baseman and outfielder on the Boston Red Sox 2004 team that won the World ...
reuters.com/sports/dave-mccarty-world-series-winner-with-red-sox-dies-54-2024-04-20/
Quick Glance: Dave McCarty, Red Sox legend, passes away at 54
- Dave McCarty, a player for the Boston Red Sox who won the 2004 World Series, passed away at the age of 54 in Oakland, California due to a "cardiac event".
- Following his playing career, McCarty worked as an analyst for NESN from July 2005 through the 2008 season.
- He leaves behind a legacy as a great father, husband, teammate, and friend, as acknowledged by Kevin Youkilis on social media.
Register: Let’s talk with WA teachers, students about the future of education: Join Washington educators, students and Seattle Times reporters in live ...
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Seattle’s Bed Bath & Beyond space to find new life: The organizers behind Bumbershoot are transforming the sprawling, two-floor building into a year-round ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/downtown-seattles-bed-bath-beyond-building-to-become-an-arts-center/
Quick Glance: Reviving Downtown Seattle with Cannonball Arts
- Former Bed Bath & Beyond store in downtown Seattle to be transformed into a contemporary art center.
- Cannonball Arts, a project by New Rising Sun, will convert the 66,000-square-foot space into an art center.
- The initiative aims to activate downtown, provide opportunities for local artists, and boost the local arts economy.
- Cannonball Arts will host a variety of events, creating a vibrant and unique creative hub for both locals and tourists.
How King County’s $500-a-month guaranteed income program fared: A report on a King County basic income program found people secured more jobs ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/how-king-countys-500-a-month-guaranteed-income-program-fared/
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/
Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
EVs and hybrids are projected to account for 1 in 5 light-duty vehicles sold in 2024.
Here's where those sales would be.www.axios.com/2024/04/23/electric-vehicles-growth-iea
Say goodbye to foam coolers, takeout containers. WA ban starts in June: The prohibition on the sale and distribution of foam products like coffee cups ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/say-goodbye-to-foam-coolers-takeout-containers-wa-ban-starts-in-june/
Quick Glance: Foam Coolers, Takeout Containers Banned in Washington from June 1
- Foam takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1.
- The ban also includes single-use foam coolers and other products made from the material.
- Environmental group Oceana calls for a nationwide ban on foam.
- Washington offers a variety of alternatives to foam food containers.
Storm unveil their new ‘home’ at expansive new facility in Interbay: Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel led a 40-minute tour of an expansive new facility she referred ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/storm-unveil-their-new-home-at-expansive-new-facility-in-interbay/
Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-returns-95b-foreign-aid-package-ukraine-israel/story
This restaurant put Seattle Vietnamese food on the map 25 years ago: When the Banh siblings opened Monsoon in 1999, they changed the game for Vietnamese food in ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/monsoon-raised-the-bar-for-seattle-vietnamese-cuisine-25-years-ago/
Greenwood’s Gorditos celebrates 30 years of burritos as big as babies: This family-owned spot makes burritos so large that customers of the North Seattle ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/greenwoods-gorditos-celebrates-30-years-of-burritos-as-big-as-babies/
Hosting friends? What would be in your half-day Seattle driving tour?: For an upcoming Pacific Northwest Magazine story, we want your ideas for where you'd take ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/hosting-friends-what-would-be-in-your-half-day-seattle-driving-tour/
Alaska Airlines briefly grounds all flights due to technical issue: Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue ...
apnews.com/article/alaska-airlines-flights-grounded-boeing-94da244ece3c2ceff2a98e8213ef24c4
In this Seattle tower, 110-year-old elevators travel through time and space: Until 2017, the elevators of Pioneer Square's Smith Tower were manually operated ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/at-seattles-smith-tower-110-year-old-elevators-travel-through-time-and-space/
Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-push-cashierless-shopping-tech-into-more-third-party-stores-while-backing-2024-04-17/
LSU softball pitcher Kelley Lynch throws no-hitter on day that was already special to her
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsus-kelley-lynch-throws-no-hitter-vs-auburn-softball-team/article_25c99692-3b6c-57f6-9e4a-2aa4eab9ac49.html
Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions: The Cincinnati Reds (9-7) and Seattle Mariners (7-10) play the middle contest of a 3-game ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/16/cincinnati-reds-at-seattle-mariners-odds-picks-and-predictions-2/73348019007/
What would happen if stock trading was available around the clock: As any casino will tell you, risky gambles are more popular at night.
axios.com/2024/04/23/nyse-24-hour-stock-market-trading
New King County library exec discusses outreach, community and access: A month into her new role, KCLS Executive Director Heidi Daniel talks about her favorite ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/new-king-county-library-exec-discusses-outreach-community-and-access/
Inside Bill Gates' real estate, from his Seattle to Florida houses: Bill Gates is one of the country's top landowners and owns houses in Washington, California ...
businessinsider.com/bill-gates-house-real-estate-property-portfolio-list-settle-washington
50 years ago, seeds of the influential Tilth Alliance were planted: Fifty years ago, forward-thinking food growers formed the group that would become today's ...
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/tilth-alliance-at-50-this-group-revolutionized-how-we-eat-and-compost/
Biden Avoids Wider Middle East War As Israel And Iran Show Restraint. But For How Long?
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A 36-year-old man in Seattle, Washington, stole an SUV and while trying to flee, hit a police car, 2 parked cars, and narrowly missed a family with a toddler ... Show more
ONE FEWER HOME: More on the original asking price and the "spectacular & awe-inspiring" views. www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/microsoft-cofounder-bill-gates-sells-home-washington-fast-deal
In Seattle, even the rich can’t escape the high cost of poverty: Seattle's wealth inequality is becoming more stark, but recent guaranteed income programs may ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/in-seattle-even-the-rich-cant-escape-the-high-cost-of-poverty/
46 people arrested after pro-Palestinian protest at Sea-Tac Airport: The expressway leading to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was closed for hours ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/sea-tac-airport-expressway-closed-due-to-protesters/
Unpaid rent in low-income housing skyrocketed, evictions may be next: Tenants in low-income housing are struggling to pay rent — or refusing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/unpaid-rent-in-low-income-housing-skyrocketed-evictions-may-be-next/
Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2
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Live: Student walkout: Updates as WA students protest Israel-Hamas war: Students at over two dozen local high schools and colleges planned to walk out of class ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/student-walkout-updates-as-wa-students-protest-israel-hamas-war/
Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Will they draft a quarterback?: Did the Seahawks' trade for Sam Howell mean they don't need to draft a quarterback ...
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-pre-draft-position-overview-will-they-draft-a-quarterback/
Chiefs GM Brett Veach laments one past draft miss: Receiver D.K. Metcalf: Chiefs general manager Brett Veach laments one miss in the draft: receiver D.K. Metcalf
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287823990.html
WA students could forfeit thousands if they don’t submit a FAFSA: Processing FAFSA forms has caused headaches across the U.S., but Washington students could lose ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/wa-students-could-forfeit-thousands-if-they-dont-submit-a-fafsa/
Sudden weather change capsizes boats, leaves thousands without power: A 14-year-old sailor in a school regatta thought she didn't need a wet suit ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/sudden-weather-change-capsizes-boats-leaves-thousands-without-power/
Seattle law student with ‘time on her hands’ finds bike helmets for hundreds of kids
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6 people charged in cease-fire protest that blocked I-5: Six people were charged Thursday with disorderly conduct in connection with the Interstate-5 cease-fire ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/6-people-charged-in-cease-fire-protest-that-blocked-i-5/
Coyotes owner says he can't yet address relocation rumors: The Arizona Coyotes' owner issued a statement Saturday, explaining his inability to comment on the ...
reuters.com/sports/coyotes-owner-says-he-cant-yet-address-relocation-rumors-2024-04-14/
Quick Glance: Reports suggest Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Salt Lake City
- Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong traveled to Edmonton to brief the team on relocation rumors.
- According to multiple reports, the team was reportedly informed about an upcoming relocation to Salt Lake City.
- Two schedules were created for the upcoming season, one for Salt Lake City and one for Arizona.
- There are still uncertainties surrounding the future of the franchise, with an official announcement of the sale scheduled for April 18.
Why the Storm’s new facility provides an edge in an evolving WNBA: The Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance defies easy description ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/why-the-storms-new-facility-provides-an-edge-in-an-evolving-wnba/
Washington charter school performance on par with other public schools, state report says
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/22/washington-charter-school-performance-on-par-with-other-public-schools-state-report-says/
Senior Living in Seattle, Washington for 2024 | US News: Find the best Seattle, WA senior living communities. See photos, ratings and reviews from residents and ...
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Gen Z activists on both sides of the abortion debate are working to rally their peers to the polls this November. Experts say their votes could be critical in ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/gen-activists-abortion-debate-poised-play-pivotal-role/story
Jordan Wicks’ career-high-tying 4 walks and quiet bats doom Chicago Cubs in 4-2 loss to Seattle Mariners
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/13/jordan-wicks-chicago-cubs/
States Move to Ban Deepfake Nudes to Fight Sexually Explicit Images of Minors: Legislators in two dozen states are working on bills, or have passed laws ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/technology/deepfake-ai-nudes-high-school-laws.html
New WA outdoor music venue has small farming community concerned: Carnation residents voiced worries about Remlinger Farms, which is set to open as a 6 ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/new-wa-outdoor-music-venue-has-small-farming-community-concerned/
Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaza-war-protesters-shut-golden-gate-bridge-block-traffic-rcna147945
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
All 61 Seattle-area independent bookstores our writer has been to (so far): Get to know 61 of Seattle's independent bookshops with this interactive map.
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/all-61-seattle-area-independent-bookstores-our-writer-has-been-to-so-far/
Seattle’s 8 p.m. sunsets are here — so are showers and colder weather: The year's first 8 p.m. sunset in Western Washington is a sign of summer gradually inching ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattles-8-p-m-sunsets-are-here-and-so-are-showers-and-colder-weather/
WA newspaper publisher dies at age 76: John Brewer spent nearly two decades at The Associated Press, including in Seattle, and was the editor and publisher of ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/journalist-wa-newspaper-publisher-john-brewer-dies-at-age-76/
Want to see Caitlin Clark play in Seattle? Why you shouldn’t wait: Caitlin Clark is making two trips to Climate Pledge Arena this summer, but if you want to see ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/want-to-see-caitlin-clark-play-in-seattle-why-you-shouldnt-wait/
Epiphanny Prince, NYC prep legend and Liberty guard, announces retirement after 14 WNBA seasons
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/epiphanny-prince-nyc-prep-legend-liberty-guard-announces-retirement-wnba/
US-China Relationship Is OK But Tawain, Russian and Chips Wars Loom: Secretary of State Blinken is off to Beijing to keep a delicate balance ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-23/us-china-relationship-is-ok-but-tawain-russian-and-chips-wars-loom
Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard on ‘Dark Matter’ album, Seattle shows: Pearl Jam unleash their 12th album "Dark Matter" on Friday, a month before the band's ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/pearl-jams-stone-gossard-on-dark-matter-album-seattle-shows/
Washington high school association considering transfer portal-like rules: The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is discussing the ...
usatodayhss.com/2024/washington-high-school-association-considering-transfer-portal-rules-hardship-exemptions
Baseball: Shota Imanaga gets 2nd win as Cubs sink Mariners 4-1 - The Mainichi: SEATTLE (Kyodo) -- Shota Imanaga notched his second Major League Baseball win ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240414/p2g/00m/0sp/027000c
Seattleite quits job, maps ‘15-minute’ neighborhoods here, everywhere: Nat Henry wanted to know where he could build his life around walking and biking ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/amid-seattle-growth-debate-map-shows-walkable-neighborhoods-in-king-county/
Exclusive | Inside Amazon’s Secret Operation to Gather Intel on Rivals: Staff went undercover on Walmart, eBay and other marketplaces as a third-party seller ...
wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-secret-operation-intel-rivals-eb82ea3c
Where to see rhododendrons, peonies and more Seattle spring flowers in May: Try one of these five Seattle-area outings to make the most of late spring flowers.
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/5-outings-to-see-spring-flowers-around-seattle-this-may/
Seattle Independent Bookstore Day 2024 features giveaways, activities: Shops in the Greater Seattle area are adding their own regional spin to make Independent ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/seattle-independent-bookstore-day-2024-features-giveaways-events/
46 Sea-Tac protesters charged with misdemeanors, released on bail: Thirty people were booked Monday night into the South Correctional Entity jail in Des Moines ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/46-sea-tac-protesters-charged-with-misdemeanors-released-on-bail/
Espresso without the beans: What's inside Atomos new coffee alternative: As Americans drink record-breaking amounts of coffee, one food startup offers ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/bean-free-espresso-coffee-atomo-earth-day
I-405 and Highway 522 toll-lane roadwork will clog Eastside this weekend: Slowdowns in Bellevue and Seattle could affect travel to the Sounders match Saturday or ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/i-405-and-highway-522-toll-lane-roadwork-will-clog-eastside-this-weekend/
Why are gold bar sales surging at Costco?: Buying gold becomes more common in times of economic turmoil. With improved economic outlook in the U.S. ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/business/costco-gold-bars.html
What a relief: U District may at last get public restrooms: The Low Income Housing Institute plans to build street-facing public restrooms into a new apartment ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattles-university-district-may-at-last-get-public-restrooms/
Took ferry from Canada to Seattle with my car for $150, not worth it: I live in Victoria, BC, in Canada, and I recently took a car ferry to get to Seattle ...
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WATCH: Former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returns to the football field, leads college team through drills
cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-former-seahawks-coach-pete-carroll-returns-to-the-football-field-leads-college-team-through-drills/
Storm embrace their rebellious side with new alternate jersey: The Storm upgraded their popular black alternate jerseys with their new Rebel Edition ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/storm-embrace-their-rebellious-side-with-new-alternate-jersey/
The best views of 'The Mountain,' submitted by locals who love it: While this list of vantage points isn’t close to comprehensive, here are some of the most ...
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/the-best-views-of-mount-rainier-according-to-readers/
Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard on ‘Dark Matter’ album, upcoming tour: SEATTLE — In some ways, it’s hard to believe it’s been six years since Pearl Jam last played ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/21/pearl-jams-stone-gossard-on-dark-matter-album-upcoming-tour/
Could Caitlin Clark make the U.S. team for the Paris Olympics?: Before even playing a WNBA game, Caitlin Clark has become a key figure in the U.S ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2024-04-17/caitlin-clark-u-s-olympic-team
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