Dr. Vin Gupta, photographed at the University of Washington, is an affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. Gupta is often on NBC news and MSNBC as a medical contributor, taking on a national profile during the pandemic with his honest assessments. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)
Dr. Vin Gupta, an affiliate assistant professor at UW, has become a national face during the pandemic as a medical contributor to NBC and MSNBC. (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)
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State Rep. Frank Chopp, left, and Sherae Lascelles running for the 43rd Legislative District.
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David Arben, kneeling (with unidentified men), played his violin in Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany a week or so after liberation from Flossenburg concentration camp in 1945.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) pulls in a touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (20) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) AZMY142 AZMY142
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Monday, June 1, 2020 Washington State National Guard stand outside the Macy’s building near Westlake Park as protesters gathered before marching around downtown Seattle. 214110

Military, police in Washington state prepare for possible civil unrest after election

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Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 Carolyn Presnell is the future director of the 1426 Project, holding a drawing of the building that will be a collaborative project offering help to people returning home from prison and those dealing with addictions and homelessness to rebuild their lives. She is standing in one of the unfinished rooms of the building on the 2nd floor. 215107

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Pacific NW Magazine

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Sports

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Arts & Life

A portrait taken for the Museum of Pop Culture’s current “Body of Work” exhibition, running through May 31, 2021.

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Photography

Chelsey Bollinger with REACH (CQ), a Christian ministries group, gives a haircut to Tearra Howard on the street in Pioneer Square. Howard says, “I was just walking past.” This by the Pergola near First and Yesler. Every week REACH members look for people in need and many are living on the street There’s no fee charged. When finished, Howard liked the look. LO Linesonly Haircuts in the street by Reach Ministeries. Saturday Oct 17, 2020 215425
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Mom Hazel, top, hangs out with her twin cubs Tian, left, and Zan, at the Woodland Park Zoo on the offspring’s first visit to the public viewing area. Their closest relatives are skunks, minks and raccoons, not bears. They’re native to Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Myanmar. Twin red panda cubs, a boy and a girl, were born May 25 to mom 4-year-old Hazel and 15-year-old dad Yukiko. The female cub is named Tián (TEA-en), meaning ?sweet,? and her twin brother is named Zan (rhymes with van), meaning help and support. Both names are Mandarin. First time in public viewing area Woodland Park Zoo. Friday Oct 23, 2020. 215478
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The Maple trees along Lake Washington Blvd North near Gene Coulon Park in Renton are attracting people to photograph the fall colors as fall temperatures begin to dip and leaves begin to fall. After Wednesday’s volatile weather, the forecast calls for partly sunny skies on Thursday, rain on Friday, with the sun returning for the weekend. LO LO LO 215444 215444
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