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Seattle Kraken begin Year 3 knowing they no longer can catch the NHL by surprise
Seattle general manager Ron Francis knows how important last season was for the present and future of the Kraken. Seattle found success on the ice by making the playoffs in just its second season.
Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it
When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.
As San Juan county workers switch to 32 hours a week, some are taking second or third jobs
The county government proposed the switch for 70% of its workforce because budgets are tight, and they want to draw applicants looking for a specific kind of island work-life balance. But the San Juan Islands are a haven for the rich, and really expensive for everyone else.
Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
Seattle welcomes Japanese jazz vocalist, a sister city tradition
As official sister cities Seattle and Kobe, Japan, have hosted a unique jazz music exchange for more than two decades. The tradition continues in October when Yuka Misaki, Kobe's 2023 Jazz Vocal Queen, visits Seattle for a series of performances.
Jurors hear about Manuel Ellis' death during opening statements in Tacoma officers trial
Attorneys for Washington state honed in on inconsistencies in the officers' version of events. Defense attorneys focused on the threat Manuel "Manny" Ellis allegedly presented to officers and their claims that he died of a drug overdose.
Defense attorneys want to dig into Manny Ellis’ past. Here’s what they can say
Attorneys are generally barred from introducing individual’s prior “bad acts.” But the question of how Manny Ellis’ struggle with Tacoma police began is big enough that the judge is allowing defense attorneys some leeway when it comes to the victim in this case.
An 82-year-old Seattleite is among 804,000 long-term borrowers having their student loans forgiven
Student loan payments start up again for most borrowers in October, but more than 800,000 people who have been paying for years are having their loans forgiven. A total of $39 billion is being forgiven under a one-time adjustment granted by the Biden administration.
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