Michael Protzman, a Federal Way businessman, has been leading a group of QAnon followers at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, for weeks, claiming that John F. Kennedy Jr., who died in a plane crash in 1999, will reappear and usher in a new presidential administration with Donald Trump. (Michael Protzman’s public / Telegram channel (Negative48))
Michael Protzman, a former Federal Way businessman, has been leading a group of QAnon followers in Texas. (Telegram user Negative 48)
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Federal Way man is leading QAnon gathering in Dallas, waiting for the late JFK Jr. to show up

The longtime contractor has, according to court records and interviews, slipped down a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories and is leading what one QAnon expert described as a cult that may be taking a sinister turn. Dozens of people have joined him in Texas, worrying family and friends.

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, Magnolia resident Lanne Rosebrook Stauffer baked mini pumpkin pies for her Little Free Bakery in honor of her late mother’s birthday — pumpkin pie was her mother’s favorite. Each Tuesday, she makes 50 to 100 pieces, enough to refill the Little Free Bakery a few times, and everything’s gone within a couple of hours.
Food & Drink

At this Little Free Bakery in Seattle, a Magnolia resident sets out sweet treats for her neighbors

A large crocodile artwork installation hangs from the ceiling of the Crocodile. . The relocated and re-imagined Crocodile opens to the public with its first shows Wednesday, December 1. 218879
Music

A legendary grunge venue reopens in a new space with larger capacity, more food options and 17 hotel rooms VIEW Updated

Snowflake Lane parade performers in Bellevue.
Events

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Diana Gabaldon chats about her ‘Outlander’ characters aging, senior sex and more from ‘Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone’

Ariana DeBose as Anita in 20th Century Studios’ West Side Story.
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‘West Side Story’ review: Steven Spielberg’s new version of the musical creates a magic of its own WATCH

Glasses fogging up? You can tape the top of your mask to the bridge of your nose to create a snug fit, according to Healthline. Another one of the site’s suggestions is to seal the top of your mask with your glasses so that it creates a seal to block air. (Dreamstime/TNS) 33750152W 33750152W
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Mask making your glasses fog up in winter? These tips can help you see clearly

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New Seattle school board president must lead by example

Friday, November 5, 2021. Fund for Those in Need. Kicking off the Fund for Those in Need we visit Wellspring Family Services visiting preschool kids having breakfast. 218714
Fund for Those in Need

Demand for services ‘skyrockets’ as The Seattle Times kicks off Fund for Those in Need campaign VIEW

Carneisha Grace, top right, and her sons Josiah Grace, left, Samari Glover, top, and Shawn Glover II at Childhaven in Auburn on Wenesday, November 10, 2021. Carneisha Grace describes being homeless for a six month period prior to receiving services from Childhaven in 2016. 218753
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How one Seattle-area mother and her boys are overcoming life’s challenges

Akberet Kahsay eats a bowl of soup at Northgate Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. In partnership with Sound Generations and other organizations, the East African Elders Program provides meals, exercise and socialization for members of the East African community. 218826
Fund for Those in Need

Around King County, community meals return with a lifeline of nutrition and good company VIEW

Politics

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Jabin Botsford.

Fact check: Rand Paul’s false claim that masks don’t work

FILE – Attorney Sidney Powell speaks during a rally on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Alpharetta, Ga. Nine lawyers, including Powell, allied with former President Donald Trump face financial penalties and other sanctions after a judge Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, said they had abused the court system with a lawsuit that challenged Michigan’s election results that certified Joe Biden as the winner. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File) NYCD402 NYCD402
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks in November about the latest round of COVID-19 mandates at his office at the state Capitol in Olympia.

As COVID crisis continues, new proposals aim to reduce poverty in Washington

Mental Health

Seattle-area youth created this guide to connect teens to multicultural mental health care

How one Seattle-area mother and her boys are overcoming life’s challenges

As ketamine clinics emerge in Seattle to treat mental illness, so does debate about safety and regulations

To strengthen Washington’s mental health workforce, UW wants to train undergrads as first-line providers

How stigma prevents people from accessing mental health care and what can be done about it

Business & Tech

New gaming consoles remain in short supply this holiday season, spawning cottage industries of tipsters and scalpers making money off their scarcity. (Leon Edler/The New York Times) – FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SLUGGED GAMING CONSOLES SCARCITY BY KELLEN BROWNING and JULIE CRESWELL FOR DEC. 2, 2021. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED –

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer embraces Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter as the two leave flowers and pay their respects Thursday morning, Dec. 2, 2021 at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. A 15-year-old boy has been denied bail and moved to jail after being charged in the Michigan school shooting that killed four students and injured others.(Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP) MIFLI102 MIFLI102

Charges weighed for Michigan shooting suspect’s parents

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FILE – Licensed practical nurse Yokasta Castro, of Warwick, R.I., draws a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine into a syringe at a mass vaccination clinic, May 19, 2021, at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn’t finished wreaking havoc in the U.S. There is much that is unknown about omicron, including whether it is more contagious than previous versions, makes people sicker or more easily thwarts the vaccine or breaks through the immunity that people get from a bout of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) NYAG501 NYAG501

‘The fire that’s here’: US is still battling delta variant VIEW

Food & Drink

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, Magnolia resident Lanne Rosebrook Stauffer baked mini pumpkin pies for her Little Free Bakery in honor of her late mother’s birthday — pumpkin pie was her mother’s favorite. Each Tuesday, she makes 50 to 100 pieces, enough to refill the Little Free Bakery a few times, and everything’s gone within a couple of hours.

At this Little Free Bakery in Seattle, a Magnolia resident sets out sweet treats for her neighbors

Pacific NW Magazine

Tacoma musician Jerry Miller was a guitarist, songwriter and singer in influential Bay Area rock group Moby Grape in the 1960’s. Friday October 22, 2021.

Fate stomped all over Moby Grape, but Tacoma guitar god Jerry Miller is still rocking and rolling with the punches

Editorials & Opinion

King County’s homeless count should go forward | Op-Ed

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What ‘My Body, My Choice’ means to the right

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Sports

Buffalo Sabres center Zemgus Girgensons (28) and Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) take a faceoff during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) NYOTK NYOTK

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With Robbie Ray, Adam Frazier on board and more moves expected, Mariners are primed for Seattle takeover

Arts & Life

Dani Tirrell, a movement artist, near Pier 62 in Seattle on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Tirrell who has created spaces for LGBTQ+ BIPOC in Seattle is moving from Seattle to take a job as am associate curator producer at Dance Place in Washington D.C.

Seattle dance artist dani tirrell’s departure leaves strong legacy, big void

‘West Side Story’ review: Steven Spielberg’s new version of the musical creates a magic of its own

Fund for Those in Need

Every dollar raised goes directly to 13 nonprofits, which help local children, families and older adults

Photography

The rescued green sea turtle, now named Shi Shi, is lifted from a holding pool by Angela Smith, left, Dr. Caitlin Hadfield, hidden, and Lindy McMorran at the Seattle Aquarium where it’s receiving critical care. (Hadfield is the senior veterinarian at the aquarium) Ref to more photos and video online Friday Nov. 19, 2021 Its sex is not yet determined. Age: called sub-adult Found washed ashore at Shi Shi beach near Neah Bay, WA by a Makah tribal member. 218882
Environment

A sea turtle found off Washington’s coast, cold and clinging to life, recovers at Seattle Aquarium WATCH

Alex Zerbe brings his Zaniac one-hour comedy show to the Seattle Center stage at Winterfest, aimed mainly at youngsters. He juggles, dances, engages the audience and tells jokes. It’s free and is among the things visitors can see without charge including the return the expansive train set in the Armory. Visitors should check the Seattle Center website. Ref to More online LO free events at Seattle Center on Saturday November 27, 2021 218920
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Trains, rockets and laughs among the festivities at Seattle Center VIEW

Brian Rigmaiden holds his daughter Bella, 6, as she waves goodbye to Santa during the Westlake Center lighting in Seattle on Black Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.
Local News

Westlake Center tree is decked out for the holidays VIEW

Son Nate Fezzie, 2, gives dad Dominic a hand in hauling out the tree the family has cut to take home. U-cut Christmas Creek tree farm, with some pre-cut trees. LO Wednesday April 24, 2021 218900
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Seeking the perfect Christmas tree in North Bend VIEW