Police respond to an active shooter situation in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) MERB102 MERB102 (Robert F. Bukaty / The Associated Press)
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Nation

At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter

The shootings at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston on Wednesday night killed at least 16 people. The suspect remains at large.

Israel-Hamas war

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Politics

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

The new speaker of the U.S. House had a key role in trying to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election win.

Opinion

Cathy Moore has best résumé, ideas to serve as council member for Seattle District 5 | Editorial
Creating an ecosystem for Black homeownership in WA | Op-Ed
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Local News

The city of Seattle on Wednesday announced a new pilot program to respond to behavioral health crises.

Seattle launches pilot program to tackle mental health calls

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Seattle’s mild measures are hardly restarting the war on drugs

Mental Health

7 takeaways from expert panel on the fentanyl crisis in King County
WA fines insurer $500K for failing to follow mental health coverage law
A family caught in WA’s mental health labyrinth
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Business & Tech

This location at 5500 University Way NE, Seattle is involved in an alleged real estate investment fraud scheme, where an investment fund raised money by promising to redevelop properties but never did. Shot Thursday, October 5, 2023. 225129

Bellevue real estate investment firm faces bankruptcy, fraud allegations

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Nation & World

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Acapulco residents are left in flooded and windblown chaos with hurricane’s toll still unknown VIEW

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