Riders balance on a ledge, leaning out to look for an oncoming train, while walking back to the University of Washington Station after their own railcars stalled 1,000 feet north of the station after the Apple Cup game on Nov. 26. (Photo courtesy Daniel Heppner)
Riders balance on a ledge, leaning out to look for an oncoming train, while walking back to the University of Washington Station after their own railcars stalled 1,000 feet north of the station after the Apple Cup game on Nov. 26. (Photo courtesy Daniel Heppner)
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Apple Cup light-rail stall shows Sound Transit’s communication strategy needs to grow up

Sound Transit's post-Apple Cup train stall combined a rare cable failure with an all-too-routine lack of customer information, leaving stuck riders to break out of the train and walk the tunnel. Updated

Sioux Falls head coach Kalen DeBoer is dunked on the sidelines by quarterback Lorenzo Brown (10) during the the closing moments of the NAIA National Championship football game against Carroll college, Saturday Dec. 20, 2008, 2008, in Rome, Ga. Sioux Falls won 23-7. (AP Photo/John Amis) GAJA103
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A person records video as water rushes over Snoqualmie Falls, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Snoqualmie, Wash. Forecasters said storms caused by an atmospheric river, known as the Pineapple Express, would cause heavy rain in Oregon and Washington through Friday night. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) WATW114 WATW114
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A biker follows West Green Lake Way North where RVís are parked on the west side of Green Lake near Aurora Avenue North on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Homelessness encampments have increased around Green Lake and Woodland Park area since the start of the pandemic.
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Covering your webcam might not be enough to protect your privacy as cameras are added to more devices and more apps used them. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) DCAH127
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Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion – NCAA first round volleyball – 120321 Washington Huskies outside hitter Samantha Drechsel puts a hit over Brown Bears outside hitter Kayla Griebl, left, and middle blocker Gabby Derrick for a point during the second set Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Seattle. 218939
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Law enforcement is seen at right outside the Seven Stars Pepper Szechuan restaurant at left, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 in Seattle’s International District. The owners said unending loitering and street crime outside has devestated business. 218805
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Seven-year-old Jacob Knapp, born with a rare genetic disorder, smiles after putting on a big hat at the Kindering Center on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Behind him is his occupational therapist, Aaron Wong-Weinrieb, The family has relied on Kindering Center for therapy since Kuba was three months old, when Kuba was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that severely impacts his cognitive development.
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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
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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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Politics

Ukrainian soldiers walks under a camouflage net in a trench on the line of separation from pro-Russian rebels near Debaltsevo, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Ukraine Friday, Dec 3, 2021. In this Friday, the Ukrainian defense minister warned that Russia could invade his country next month. Russia-West tensions escalated recently with Ukraine and its Western backers becoming increasingly concerned that a Russian troop buildup near the Ukrainian border could signal Moscow’s intention to invade. XEL103

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As the year comes to an end, four of Vice President Kamala Harris’s top aides have left her office or announced plans to depart. Rumors have circulated since July claiming that some staffers were frustrated with her leadership style and hinted at dysfunction in her office.
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Representative-elect Marjorie Taylor Green, a Republican from Georgia, speaks during a protest outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Republican lawmakers in Washington are fracturing over President Trump’s futile effort to persuade Congress to overturn his re-election defeat, as his allies spar with conservatives who say the Constitution doesn’t give them the power to override voters. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg 775608673
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Boeing workers protest against Boeing’s vaccine requirement on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 outside Boeing’s production plant in Everett.

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Photos of three of the four teens killed in the Oxford High School shooting are posted on the window at Sullivan’s Public House Restaurant and Bar on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 in Oxford, Mich. A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing four students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital, authorities said. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP) MIFLI109 MIFLI109

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Andre Mattus, right, a nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center, gives the first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Amar Gunderson, 6 1/2, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Seattle. Last week, U.S. health officials gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opened a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 5. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Over 129K WA kids ages 5–11 receive first COVID vaccine dose

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

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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.

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Sioux Falls head coach Kalen DeBoer is dunked on the sidelines by quarterback Lorenzo Brown (10) during the the closing moments of the NAIA National Championship football game against Carroll college, Saturday Dec. 20, 2008, 2008, in Rome, Ga. Sioux Falls won 23-7. (AP Photo/John Amis) GAJA103

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Arts & Life

At the southern rim of the Grand Canyon, the O’Connell family from Seattle – from left to right, Lisa, Daniel and Nicholas – celebrate the completion of their four-day trek from rim to rim.

Seattle family checks off life goal with 4-day, rim-to-rim trek of Grand Canyon

Seattle Public Library to restore most branches to pre-pandemic hours

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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
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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.
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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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