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    Articles by Melissa Hellmann
    Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County
    Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration...
    By Melissa Hellmann • February 19, 2019 4:25 pm

    No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

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    Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook
    Seedy side of Seadrunar: Drug rehab center accused...
    By Melissa Hellmann • February 13, 2019 2:00 pm

    Public records reveal that Seattle facility was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.

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    Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic
    Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic
    By Melissa Hellmann • February 8, 2019 12:10 pm

    Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Washington ranks among highest in nation

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    Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid
    Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local...
    By Melissa Hellmann • January 30, 2019 10:20 am

    A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

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    Iosia Faletogo was fatally shot by police on Dec. 31, 2018. Photo via Facebook
    Samoan community reacts to fatal police shooting
    By Melissa Hellmann • January 24, 2019 1:30 am

    Following the death of Iosia Faletogo, community leaders brainstorm creation of cultural home.

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    Attendees gather after the Dec. 21, 2018, meeting at Seattle’s Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center.
    Washington indigenous communities push for action to address...
    By Melissa Hellmann • January 14, 2019 2:30 pm

    A new law seeks to strength data collection on missing and murdered indigenous women.

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    Puget Sound prepares for the big one
    Puget Sound prepares for the big one
    By Melissa Hellmann • December 19, 2018 7:15 am

    Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.

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    Mary Lynn Pannen, founder and CEO of Sound Options, has consulted thousands of Washington families on geriatric care for 30 years. Photo courtesy of Sound Options.
    Elder abuse cases are on the rise in...
    By Melissa Hellmann • December 12, 2018 8:50 am

    Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.

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    The team that advocated for I-1631 at downtown Seattle’s Arctic Club on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    Washington rejects carbon fee
    By Melissa Hellmann • November 7, 2018 1:30 am

    I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.

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    Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates
    Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is...
    By Melissa Hellmann • October 10, 2018 1:30 am

    Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

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    Immigrant youth vulnerable to abuse in Puget Sound area centers
    Immigrant youth vulnerable to abuse in Puget Sound...
    By Melissa Hellmann • September 13, 2018 1:30 pm

    Federally-funded facilities struggle to maintain health and safety of minors stuck in limbo

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    Between Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and the new no-poach cause agreement, Washington has been leading the nation in advancing fast food workers’ rights. Photo by Fibonacci Blue/Flickr
    Washington AG’s deal grants mobility to fast food...
    By Melissa Hellmann • July 16, 2018 9:50 am

    Seven fast food chains have agreed to end no-poaching policies that economists say cause wage stagnation.

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    Dianne Laurine, a Commissioner for the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities says that she needs plastic straws to drink liquids, and that she easily bites through ones made out of paper. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    Straw ban leaves disabled community feeling high and...
    By Melissa Hellmann • July 15, 2018 5:30 am

    Although disabled people are exempted from Seattle’s new law, the impacted community says that businesses haven’t gotten the message.

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    Legislators and activists seek solutions to farmer suicides
    Legislators and activists seek solutions to farmer suicides
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 20, 2018 1:30 am

    Agricultural workers end their own lives at a higher rate than workers in any other profession.

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    The public files into the City Council Chambers to voice their opinions prior to the vote to repeal the head tax. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    Head tax repealed By Seattle City Council
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 13, 2018 6:20 am

    After pressure from big businesses, city leaders cave on their plan to fund homeless services.

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    The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
    Seattle City Council plans to repeal head tax
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:00 am

    Less than a month after passing the controversial measure to fund homeless services, the councilmembers appear to have gotten cold feet.

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    Reproductive rights marchers during the 2017 Seattle Pride Parade. Photo by Bobby Arispe Jr./Flickr
    Medical providers push back against Title X’s new...
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 4, 2018 1:30 am

    Local organizations react to the Trump administration’s proposed restrictive rule changes.

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    The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
    Seattle passes head tax on large businesses to...
    By Melissa Hellmann • May 17, 2018 1:30 am

    The measure decreases the original proposal by 45 percent, leaving some to question if it’ll raise enough to do the job.

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    Photo by Miguel Vieira/Flickr
    Olympic National Park Goat Management Plan includes lethal...
    By Melissa Hellmann • May 10, 2018 7:00 am

    Animal rights organizations oppose killing non-relocated goats, but officials say it will be a last resort.

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    • Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell
    • First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting policy changes
    • Renton’s Hudson Portrait Studio celebrates 41 years, thanks to strong relationships
    • Renton food spot offers delicious Mexican-Caribbean fusion
    • How to protect yourself from vehicle theft in Renton

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