A ferry pulls into Colman Dock on the Seattle waterfront. Seattle’s population grew by 8,400 residents, or 1.1%, from April 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
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U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Alexis Chumney takes a long drink in front of a Wedgwood convenience store as temperatures pass a hundred degrees, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Seattle. Chumney, 28, is working a longer day than usual after some of her colleagues didn’t make it into work during the record heat. 217515
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Claude Monetís ìThe Cliffs at Entretat,î an 1885 oil on canvas, draws close scrutiny, a reaction and a photograph at SAMís members preview Friday. Photography without flash is allowed. “Monet at Etretat” opens to the public July 1. Member preview days are June 25-26-27, and the 30th. See more photos online , Friday June 25, 2021 LO LINESONLY 217499
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Washington’s Tina Charles battles Seattle’s Breanna Stewart, left, and Mercedes Russell under the Mystics bucket late in the 4th quarter. Charles’ 34 points would lead the Mystics to a 87-83 win over the league-leading Storm. The Washington Mystics played the Seattle Storm in WNBA action Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. 217469
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