Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Washington, as the court hears arguments in a case from Mississippi, where a 2018 law would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, well before viability. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. (Andrew Harnik / The Associated Press)
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New University of Washington football head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 in Seattle. 218926
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Caption: After a few years of intense weekend crowding, the Bavarian-styled town of Leavenworth has decided to adjust its Christmas-lights festival, encouraging people to come during the week as well. (Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce)
Events

To reduce tourist rush hour, Leavenworth makes changes to annual Christmas lights festival

Recently signed left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray smiles at T-Mobile Park during a press conference Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Ray has just signed a 5-year Major League contract with the Mariners. 218949
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Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs during the 2021 Ohana Festival on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Music

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Nation & World

Trump tested positive for coronavirus before first debate with Biden, former chief of staff says

Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game Houston Texans Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) TNMH1 TNMH1
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Editorial

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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
Fund for Those in Need

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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
Fund for Those in Need

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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
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Politics

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Local News

Queen Anne neighborhood in the foreground with Ballard in the background, seen from the Space Needle on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

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Education Lab

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Business & Tech

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses board members and shareholders during Microsoft’s annual shareholders meeting at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue on November 28, 2018. 208590

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Brittany Tichenor-Cox, holds a photo of her daughter, Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor, during an interview Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Draper, Utah. Tichenor-Cox said her 10-year-old daughter died by suicide after she was harassed for being Black and autistic at school. She is speaking out about the school not doing enough to stop the bullying. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) UTRB104 UTRB104

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FILE – A technician works in a laboratory at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa, on Nov. 15, 2021. Mutations can work together to make a virus more fearsome, but they can also cancel one another out. (Joao Silva/The New York Times) XNYT17 XNYT17

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Food & Drink

One of the best things on the Scoundrel menu is the SzechuanStrami, served with a creamy 1,000 Island-ish dressing and chewy sourdough pinch buns.

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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.

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Editorials & Opinion

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New University of Washington football head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 in Seattle. 218926

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Arts & Life

“Men We Reaped” by Jesmyn Ward.

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Fund for Those in Need

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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
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
Local News

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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
Local News

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