At right, a new camera sign warns drivers not to block the intersection at Fourth Avenue and Battery Street in Seattle. At left, part of a bus sticks out into the intersection. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)
At right, a new camera sign warns drivers not to block the intersection at Fourth Avenue and Battery Street in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)
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This combo from photos provided by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office shows, from left, James Crumbley and Jennifer Crumbley. The parents of Ethan Crumbley, a teen accused of killing four students in a shooting at Oxford High School, plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office via AP) MIPD501 MIPD501
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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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Crispy shrimp cakes with chile-lime mayo, in New York, Oct. 22, 2021. For an untraditional binder, crushed-up rice cakes are mixed in with the shrimp for an ethereal, especially crisp result. Food styled by Simon Andrews. (David Malosh/The New York Times) XNYT100 XNYT100

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Anne Wiltgen, dressed as a Jedi, moves to the music of the 8-Bit Brass Band as they busk outside the Emerald City Comic Con on Saturday. She’s with the band that plays music from video games, sci-fi, TV, movies, anime, and cartoons. Comic Con continues Sunday at the Washington State Convention Center. Ref to more photos online LO outside Emerald City Comic Con Saturday Dec 5, 2021 218987
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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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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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