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A voter drops a ballot at a King County Elections drop box. For this election ballots must be placed in a drop box or postmarked by 8 p.m. Nov. 5. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times) — A voter drops a ballot at a King County Elections drop box. Ballots must be placed in a drop box or postmarked by 8 p.m. Nov. 5.

Local Politics

Seattle Times 2019 voter guide: Here's what you need to know

Use this guide to explore key races and learn more about what's on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election in King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties. Updated 3:52 pm

Early removal of structural pins resulted in Seattle’s fatal crane collapse, investigation finds VIEW Updated 3:56 pm
White House: Ukraine aid held up in part over election probe Updated 4:13 pm
Gordon Sondland, Seattle hotelier key to impeachment inquiry, says Giuliani was given role on Ukraine policy Updated 3:21 pm
Seattle, King County to stop taking plastic bags in recycling
Homelessness, pragmatism at issue in Seattle City Council race pitting incumbent Juarez against challenger Sattler
Judge tosses federal permit for Washington shellfish industry, saying it doesn’t do enough to protect environment

Nechirvan Zebari works at Alida’s Bakery in Everett, Wash. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Zebari founded the bakery in 2017, which offers Middle Eastern breads and sweets. It soon will expand to offer more Kurdish foods. 211816 211816

Local News

In a Kurdish bakery in Everett, a feeling of betrayal at Trump’s withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria

For Seattle-area Kurds, the U.S. troop withdrawal – and the expected Turkish invasion it allowed – brings great sadness. VIEW Updated 3:55 pm

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, scrambles against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) OHTD10 OHTD10

Seahawks

No one in the NFL has been better against the blitz than Russell Wilson. Now here come the blitz-happy Baltimore Ravens.

“I’ve always liked pressure,” Wilson says. Updated 4:13 pm

New Mexico Frito Pie — Fritos topped with queso, beans, cheese, onions, lettuce and tomato — customers have a choice of ground beef or calabacitas. Shot Friday, May 17, 2019.

The Sodos sisters are channeling their New Mexico roots at this cheerful cafe next to the Othello light rail station.
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Food & Drink

From Othello to Ballard, here are some Seattle happy-hour places for the whole family

Yes, you can take your kids to happy hour. And some of these places even have special, fun food options for the little ones.

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Paku Nacua’s 49-yard pass reception set up a Washington touchdown in the 4th quarter. The Washington Huskies played the Arizona Wildcats in Pac-12 football Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ. 211801 (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Analysis | Mike Vorel

UW Huskies mailbag: Is Asa Turner the new starting safety? Will we see more of Puka Nacua?

“Those Who Walk Away” by Patricia Highsmith

Books

You recommended your favorite crime fiction. Here’s our take on some of them. | The Plot Thickens

Angelina Jolie stars in “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”

Movies ★★½

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ review: Perfectly cast Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer lock horns too briefly WATCH

Op-Ed

Seattle’s treasured P-Patch community gardens face uncertain future

Local News

Clouds roll in over the Central District in Seattle as a storm approaches. (Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times, 2015)

First of six weather systems rolls into Seattle area; at least a week of rain ahead

Featured Columnist

‘Hunter killer assassins’: Why the Boeing saga is the story of our times

Traffic Lab

Lake City ‘touchstone’ Maria Banda died in crosswalk that community had long advocated to improve

Ask An Expert | How does the Puget Sound transit system compare to other cities across the U.S.?

As some wonder what he does, retired general leading Seattle Squeeze response expected to leave post

‘Nothing more than a toothpick’: Court showdown begins over Bertha’s delay in Highway 99 tunnel

Ads opposing Eyman’s car-tab initiative focus on roads, bridges and buses — not Sound Transit

Business & Tech

Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Workers installing the image of the Canton Lofts being built in an opportunity zone in the Pioneer Square area by Nitze-Stagen. The building behind is being demolished for the lofts. 211813

Seattle’s first Opportunity Zone development breaks ground in Pioneer Square

Zuckerberg, inflaming debate, asserts Facebook stands for free expression and won’t police political speech Updated 4:03 pm
Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert flavors for e-cigarettes Updated 3:12 pm
Port of Seattle partners with coworking company WeWork on maritime business incubator
Mortgage rates rise sharply on positive developments surrounding Brexit and China Updated 2:20 pm
Income of top 1% increases to $500,000 a year and up Updated 3:00 pm

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Local Politics

LEFT: Debora Juarez is running for Seattle City Council District 5 in the 2019 election.

RIGHT: Ann Davison Sattler is running for Seattle City Council District 5 in the 2019 election.

Homelessness, pragmatism at issue in Seattle City Council race pitting incumbent Juarez against challenger Sattler

Extended Coverage

After ballots are removed from a ballot drop box in Ballard, they are dumped onto a table at the King County Election headquarters in Renton Tuesday, August 8, 2019. They will be arranged so they are all pointing in the same direction and then get sent to a sorting machine where they will be opened and processed. At left is John Larsgaard and at center is Mark Briggs. 211098

Local Politics

Complete coverage of the 2019 general election

Times Watchdog

How private psychiatric hospitals keep voluntary patients from leaving VIEW

Just over seven weeks after it rolled out of the paint hangar, Boeing’s first 737 MAX “the Spirit of Renton” lifts off the runway and flew for the first time Friday, from Renton Municipal Airport at 9:48 a.m. January 29th, 2016.

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Complete coverage of Boeing’s 737 MAX »

Special Report

Not Invisible: Confronting a crisis of violence against Native women

Food & Drink

New Mexico Frito Pie — Fritos topped with queso, beans, cheese, onions, lettuce and tomato — customers have a choice of ground beef or calabacitas. Shot Friday, May 17, 2019.

The Sodos sisters are channeling their New Mexico roots at this cheerful cafe next to the Othello light rail station.
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From Othello to Ballard, here are some Seattle happy-hour places for the whole family

Pacific NW Magazine

Needs a caption from Christy or story about wheelchair basketball.

Wheelchair basketball athletes find an outlet for intense competition, and a supportive community of teammates

Editorials & Opinion

A cheat sheet for the Nov. 5 general election: The Seattle Times editorial board’s endorsements

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Nicholas D. Kristof

Adam Schiff is the congressman Trump wants you to hate

Horsey Cartoon

A dumb idea for gifted programs

Sports

Paku Nacua’s 49-yard pass reception set up a Washington touchdown in the 4th quarter. The Washington Huskies played the Arizona Wildcats in Pac-12 football Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ. 211801 (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

UW Huskies mailbag: Is Asa Turner the new starting safety? Will we see more of Puka Nacua?

Featured Columnist

Prospect Julio Rodriguez’s talent, charisma can make a believer out of even cynical Mariners fans

Arts & Life

Angelina Jolie stars in “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ review: Perfectly cast Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer lock horns too briefly WATCH

Moira Macdonald

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ review: Perfectly cast Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer lock horns too briefly

Photography

A great blue heron sits in the Seattle Japanese Garden Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. 211831

Local News

Photos: The glow of autumn VIEW

Native Americans and others watch as a huge group of Native Americans march along 5th Avenue through downtown Seattle from Westlake Park to Seattle City Hall Monday, October 14, 2019, to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The event will include an opening blessing, a proclamation, speeches, a light lunch and Native cultural dance and song performances. 211809

Local News

Native Americans march through downtown Seattle to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day VIEW

Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson (82) celebrates Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson’s go-ahead touchdown during the 4th quarter as the Seattle Seahawks play the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland Ohio on October 13, 2019. 211748

Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks beat the Browns, 32-28 VIEW

Offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan leads the Husky quarterbacks on to the field Saturday night. The Washington Huskies played the Arizona Wildcats in Pac-12 football Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ. 211801

Husky Football

Photos: Huskies beat Arizona, 51-27 VIEW