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Life

Where to meet people around Seattle, according to the locals

Need new friends in the Emerald City? Here are the activities, clubs and venues where readers recommend going to meet them.

Wildfires and smoke

After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re OK
Gray and Oregon Road wildfires exceed 10K acres, continue burning
Red flag warning in Cascades over increased fire risk, thunderstorms
Canada wildfires led to spike in U.S. asthma ER visits, especially in Northeast

Politics

This booking photo provided by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office shows Jenna Ellis on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Atlanta, after she surrendered and was booked. Ellis is charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others, who are accused by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of scheming to subvert the will of Georgia voters to keep the Republican president in the White House after he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via AP) GAJE208 GAJE208

Why are Trump’s accused co-conspirators smiling for their mug shots? VIEW

Opinion

WSDOT, partners must act to avoid calamity of encampment fire under I-5 | Editorial
David Horsey
In praise of a dying breed: Political cartoonists | David Horsey
Mount Rainier proved too popular among stargazers | Op-Ed
David Brooks
Nikki Haley is the best Trump alternative | David Brooks

Local News

Saba Desta, of New York City, who is is a childhood friend of Nadia Kassa, who died of multiple gunshot wounds at Rainier Hookah Lounge, speaks during a community safety meeting, Wednesday night, Aug. 23, 2023 at Rainier Beach Community Center in Seattle. At lower left is Fedilla Kassa, of Kent, who is a sister of Nadia.

Frustration mounts after deadly birthday-party shooting at Seattle hookah lounge VIEW

Featured Columnist

The divide on Seattle’s image tops nation

Project Homeless

Homeless shelter financial collapse is fault of many, draft report says
Burien moves toward both homeless shelter site and camping ban
King County cities look to loopholes in state law that says they can’t ban homeless shelters
Where do you go in Seattle when you have to pee?

Business & Tech

A spokesperson with the Alaska Airlines pilots union (ALPA) predicted that approximately 700 pilots and flight attendants from Alaska Airlines as well as many other airlines joined together Friday, April 1, 2022 on International Blvd. in SeaTac to picket regarding the lack of a union contract they have been waiting for for over two years. He said that the biggest issues pilots have involve more job security and more flexibility in their schedules. He added that Alaska lags the industry in hourly rates as well and they just want to be in line with their peers. The picketers came to SeaTac from all over the country. There were also picketers, bringing the total to 1,500, in Anchorage, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland. 220003

As major airlines hike pilot pay, Alaska Airlines boosts wages

Featured Columnist

Why industrial policy isn’t a cure-all for America’s economy

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Nation & World

FILE – This undated file photo shows a shadowy shape that some people say is a the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, later debunked as a hoax. The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is calling for “budding monster hunters” and volunteers to join in what it dubs the largest search for the Loch Ness Monster since the 1970s. The visitor attraction said Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, that modern technology such as drones that produces thermal images of the lake will “search the waters in a way that has never been done before.” (AP Photo/File) LBL101 LBL101

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Food & Drink

Yul Kim, senior sales manager, weighs a portion of bluefin tuna belly for a customer’s order at Young Ocean’s facility in Kent, Wash. Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The fresh bluefin tuna is often sold at high-end sushi restaurants. 224434

Seafood sustainability a looming question for PNW sushi industry VIEW

Pacific NW Magazine

'I fell in love,' and other pickup lines from Seattle-area truck fans

In conflicts around the world, the Toyotas of War rule

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Arts & Life

Abby Westling, left, and Kiira Antenucci celebrate their record Infinity Loop run with a selfie on Mount Rainier. It was their second successful summit bid in 49 hours.

WA women break record on grueling Infinity Loop at Mount Rainier

Photography

Jake Bobo (center) fields kicks during practice Tuesday. 224770
Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks training camp VIEW

Seattle Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen and Atlanta United FC defender Brooks Lennon go up for a header on a corner kick during the first half. 224757
Sounders

Photos: Sounders host Atlanta United VIEW

Geno Smith gets the start for Seattle against Dallas. 224752
Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks greet Cowboys in preseason VIEW

Ezi Magbegor scores beating Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier on the breakaway to make the game 39-34 Minnesota as the Storm chips away at a 10-point deficit in the second quarter. 224763
Storm

Photos: Storm lose to Lynx, 78-70 VIEW