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1) The doctor who helps save doctors found herself in greater demand during the pandemic
This story focuses heavily on suicide, and it might not be appropriate for everyone. Dr. Pamela Wible is a family physician in Oregon. After learning that physicians have a higher rate of suicide than...Show More
2) King Co. Council chair: 'Start and lead with the humanity' in addressing homelessness
Communities in western Washington have grappled with how to address homelessness for decades. And Claudia Balducci, chair of the King County Council, says local governments, like the one she's part of...Show More
3) Black History Month celebrations include hip-hop, pioneers, painters
Black History Month is being celebrated around the region through a series of programs and events, mostly virtual this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4) Sundance partners with Northwest Film Forum and other satellites to deliver festival virtually
Like many festivals over the last year, the Sundance Film Festival has had to rethink how to present its event during the pandemic. This year, Sundance decided to team up with about 30 “satellite” par...Show More
5) Reflecting the state Supreme Court's diversity, one portrait at a time
When Steven González was first named to the Washington state Supreme Court, as an associate justice in 2011, he brought his family to the Temple of Justice – that large, sandstone building in Olympia ...Show More
6) State Rep. John Lovick: Events since George Floyd's death are 'a turning point for all of us'
Author's note: After the death of George Floyd, we had a series of conversations about race. This one, with state Rep. John Lovick, still sticks with me. Lovick's background — having grown up in the J...Show More
7) Seattle rapper Porter Ray found an outlet for his heartbreak in his artistry
Author’s note: “It was really moving to hear how Porter Ray overcame adversity on multiple occasions and was able to heal through his music. And to see in person the joy his son brings him was truly i...Show More
Seattle rapper Porter Ray found an outlet for his heartbreak in his artistry
10:47 | Dec 30th, 2020
8) Hip-hop releases rise to the top of the 2020 best locally produced albums list
Hip-hop music is taking top honors. That’s according to the list of best local music albums of the year that the Seattle Times has releases annually. It’s voted on by local music writers, radio person...Show More
Hip-hop releases rise to the top of the 2020 best locally produced albums list
07:35 | Dec 28th, 2020
9) Who was Manny Ellis? Family and friends saw a man searching for peace and redemption
Author’s note: As protests against police brutality and racism swept the United States in 2020, the name of a Tacoma man was sometimes shouted alongside George Floyd's and Breonna Taylor's. Manuel Ell...Show More
Who was Manny Ellis? Family and friends saw a man searching for peace and redemption
07:31 | Dec 28th, 2020
10) Machines from the past, inspiring writers of the future
Author’s note: Valentine’s Day, first-graders, typewriters and an enchanting teacher, Kelye Kneeland, deftly orchestrating it all. This is one of my favorite stories from 2020. I remember driving to B...Show More