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The U.S. Department of Education has stripped away grants from colleges and universities that serve large populations of Latino, Asian, Native American and other underrepresented students.
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"Way of the Masks" organizers emphasize Xaalh — the sacred balance of life — amid concerns about the Trump administration's proposal to remove national forest protections.
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Initiative would increase worker protections and increase minimum wage to $20.24.
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In addition to performing with orchestras around the country, cellist Gabriel Cabezas, 32, has also backed stars such as Rufus Wainwright, Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift.
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Mayor Harrell promised law would get Seattle “back on track,” but new street-tree planting data raises doubts.
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The country is falling behind in clean energy, but McKibben believes a turnaround is possible. He will speak Tuesday night in Seattle on tour with his new book, Here Comes the Sun.
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On Thursday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new AI plan with guidelines for training employees, evaluating AI tools and expanding its use in city operations.
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The health department's new standing order allows anyone 6 months or older to get the most recent COVID booster shots without a prescription, bypassing recent federal restrictions.
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The Tacoma nonprofit, which represents the 47 countries and cultures in the Asia and Pacific Islands region, puts on arts and culture, business and mental health programming.
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A long-awaited policy on the forests that will become the next generation of old growth brought out many critics at the first public comment period.
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Sometimes vouchers are pledged to a candidate who doesn't make it through the primary before spending them. Here's where those donations go.
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FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.