Tents line the sidewalk on Southwest Clay Street in Portland in December 2020. Portland will remove tents blocking sidewalks under a tentative settlement announced Thursday in a lawsuit brought by people with disabilities who said sprawling encampments prevent them from navigating Oregon’s most populous city. (Craig Mitchelldyer / The Associated Press, 2020)
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Portland to clear sidewalk tents to settle suit by people with disabilities

The city will take steps to remove tents blocking sidewalks under a tentative settlement announced Thursday in a lawsuit brought by people with disabilities.

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FILE – In this June 22, 2017 file photo, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas. A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by Paxton, who said Friday, May 5, 2023, he’s seeking evidence of alleged “potentially illegal activity” but did not elaborate. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) NYDD201 NYDD201

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Traffic heads north on I-5 and eastbound on I-90 during morning rush hour on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Hump Day” takes on new meaning post pandemic, as Wednesday becomes the most congested point of the workweek. New data from late 2022 show a massive change in commute habits, as most downtown employees work at home Mondays and Fridays and go in-person midweeks.

Memorial Day weekend traffic: How to plan around the congestion

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Business & Tech

Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president, speaks in Washington on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Microsoft endorsed a crop of regulations for artificial intelligence on Thursday, as the company navigates concerns from governments around the world about the risks of the rapidly evolving technology. (Michael A. McCoy/The New York Times) XNYT0324 XNYT0324

Microsoft calls for a new U.S. agency and licensing for AI

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Nation & World

An Asiana Airlines plane is parked as one of the plane’s doors suddenly opened at Daegu International Airport in Daegu, South Korea, Friday, May 26, 2023. A passenger opened a door on an Asiana Airlines flight that later landed safely at a South Korean airport Friday, airline and government officials said. (Yun Kwan-shick/Yonhap via AP) SEL802 SEL802

Airplane passenger opens exit door during flight; 12 people injured VIEW

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Food & Drink

From left the black cod kazuzuke with rice, crab roll and rockfish banh mi at Local Tide in Fremont in Seattle on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Seattle’s best new seafood spot isn’t what you’d expect

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Arts & Life

Isaiah “Zaay” Woo leads his band, King ZAAY, at the beginning of their set as part of KEXP “Behind the Beat” outdoor concert at Seattle Center Saturday, May 13, 2023. There were live performances and DJs in the Northwest Courtyard outside KEXP’s Gathering Space, KEXP’s first outdoor concert of the season. In August, their beloved “Concerts at the Mural” series returns. This is the first summer all of Seattle Center’s signature festivals/concerts, joining several newer events and Climate Pledge Arena, which has become one of the top-selling concert arenas in the world. Seattle Center reemerges as city’s premier concert destination this summer 223814

Seattle’s premier summer concert destination is roaring back

Photography

Bryce Miller got the start for Seattle Wednesday against Oakland. 223891
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Photos: Mariners beat A’s, 6-1 VIEW

Jarred Kelenic launches a 2-run homer in the first inning Monday against Oakland. 223889
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Dragon Migwyn with Chaotic Noise Marching Corps, dances for the crowd at the 52nd U District Fair Sunday, May 21, 2023. The U District Street Fair returns for its 52nd year during the weekend of May 20-21, 2023 kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 10 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”). The two-day event will also feature free live music and performances, and over 40 food trucks and booths. This Seattle tradition regularly attracts over 50,000 visitors. 223981
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U District Fair kicks off Seattle’s summer event season VIEW

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Poulsbo’s Viking Fest celebrates 55 years VIEW