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Jacob Davis helps a friend move from an encampment at South Dearborn, in the cloverleaf of an entrance ramp to Interstate 5, on Tuesday. He calls the city’s encampment removals a “game of keep away.”
(Alan Berner / The Seattle Times) — Jacob Davis helps a friend move from an encampment at South Dearborn. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Project Homeless

After drug bust, city starts clearing large tent encampment by I-5 ramps

The encampment was highly visible to drivers on Interstate 5 and South Dearborn Street. WATCH

LiveTrump trial gets more pointed with Bolton book at the center WATCH Updated 1:51 pm
Why is Amazon so touchy about its employees speaking out on climate change? The answer’s right across the lake. | Danny Westneat
China’s virus outbreak triggers a global run on face masks
Nordstrom enters burgeoning used-clothes business Updated 1:36 pm
Charter schools are new to Washington state. How strong is the law behind them?
Navy settles lawsuit, won’t scrape ship hulls in Puget Sound Updated 12:59 pm

Terry Frank, longtime Pacific Northwest ballet milliner/craftsperson, is retiring after a long career with PNB. Shot Wednesday, January 15, 2020. In the foreground are several of the tiaras he’s made over the years. He’s also made headpieces, elaborate skirts, and even gingerbread horses (for “Nutcracker”). 212681

The Arts

How one crafty guy puts the jewels in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s crowns

For nearly a decade, milliner and craftsperson Terry Frank has created delicate, filigree headdresses that are as beautiful — and strong — as the Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers who wear them. Here's how he does it. WATCH

At the Woodshop BBQ on South Jackson street, they offer a brisket over mac and cheese. 212755

Food & Drink

4 dishes under $15 restaurant critic Tan Vinh loved in Seattle this month

Our restaurant critic dishes on the best food he ate around Seattle for under $15. Updated 1:22 pm

Nearly 200 completed Boeing 737 MAX airplanes destined for airlines worldwide, are parked at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake Washington. In March 2019, aviation authorities around the world grounded the passenger airliner after two separate crashes.

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Boeing & Aerospace

Boeing reports worst full-year loss in its history, but CEO Calhoun vows ‘we’ll get through it’

One Boeing analyst called it a "Kitchen Sink quarter," saying that new CEO Dave Calhoun wants to put all of the company's negative news out at once. Boeing doubled its projection of the total cost of the 737 MAX grounding. Updated 1:11 pm

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Alaska Airlines and the Port of Seattle are celebrating the grand opening of the first phase of the North Satellite Terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with eight new gates as well as a flagship Alaska Airlines lounge (above). The $658.3 million project unveils eight new gates, expanded locally-based dining and retail options and the Alaska Airlines Lounge to community and business leaders. The 255,000 square-foot expansion features “open spaces, natural light, incredible views and ample gate seating with easily accessible charging stations,” according to a press release from the Port of Seattle. 210815

Health

Travelers coming from China to be screened for Wuhan coronavirus at Sea-Tac Airport

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Phoenix Jones, the 23-year-old self-proclaimed crime fighter who likes to dress up in a skin tight outfit and tights, was at the King County Adult Detention, Thursday, October 13, 2011. Jones, whose real name is Benjamin Fodor, was arrested Sunday on investigation of four counts of fourth-degree assault, accused of pepper spraying a group of people.

Crime

Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones charged after undercover drug bust

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Photo taken: Jan. 26, 2020, near Bellingham

Photographer’s description: “My wife and were looking for eagles in the Bellingham area. This eagle was perched low in a tree and she kept looking around like she was going to take off. I kept my camera focused on her until she made the leap. I was very fortunate that she flew straight toward me. I used a Nikon D850 with a Tamron 150-600mm lens.”

Outdoors

Reader’s Lens | This week’s winner captured a staring contest with an eagle near Bellingham

Editorial

Snohomish sheriff errs in reinstating deputy

Local News

Swedish strike begins. Some nurses, caregivers and staff picket at Swedish First Hill (747 Broadway) in Seattle Tuesday morning, January 28, 2020. They chanted “we’re here, we’re strong, we’ll fight for staffing all day long.”

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Swedish caregivers strike: Pickets and chants met with ‘thousands’ of outside workers

Featured Columnist

Why is Amazon so touchy about its employees speaking out on climate change? The answer’s right across the lake.

Project Homeless

King County councilmember proposes spending $1 million to bus homeless people out of the region

How a federal court ruling on Boise’s homeless camping ban has rippled across the West

King County and Seattle’s homeless-services merger moves forward, with questions

Homelessness divided a small Western Washington town. And then the fighting started.

He owes over $17,000 in parking fines. But is he really a vehicle kingpin?

Business & Tech

Amazon Prime Now bags full of groceries are loaded for delivery by a part-time worker outside a Whole Foods store, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Cincinnati. Amazon, which owns Whole Foods, plans to roll out two-hour delivery at the organic grocer this year to those who pay for Amazon’s $99-a-year Prime membership. Amazon.com Inc. said deliveries started Thursday in Austin, Texas; Cincinnati; Dallas; and Virginia Beach, Va. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) OHJM102

Food-assistance payments can be used for grocery delivery in Seattle area as part of expanding test program

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Tiny weddings — less stress, less money, but still Instagram-worthy

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Celebrity Homes

For a star of ‘Prodigal Son,’ a place to watch the world go by

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Karla L. Miller offers advice on surviving the ups and downs of the modern workplace. (Courtesy of The Washington Post)

Career Advice

Worker burnout is real. Here’s how to spot it.

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Celebrity Homes

Retired NFL player and magician Jon Dorenbos conjures up a sale in Huntington Beach VIEW

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Home Accessories

Coasters that you’ll enjoy — and your guests will want to use

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Nation & World

This photo provided by Megan Feldman shows a helicopter flies over a residential building that is on fire in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Firefighters swarmed the building on the city’s west side and people could be seen on the roof as flames and smoke rise from the sixth floor. A helicopter was hoisting people off the roof. (Megan Feldman via AP) NYDK301 NYDK301

2 critically injured in Los Angeles high-rise apartment fire VIEW

Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying VIEW Updated 1:50 pm
Russia rescues 536 fishermen stranded on giant ice floe Updated 1:49 pm
Ex-prosecutor: Bryant would have been convicted in Colorado Updated 1:29 pm
GOP squirms as Bolton prepares to dish on Trump White House Updated 1:53 pm
No, not like the beer: As coronavirus spreads, people mistakenly think it’s related to the beverage
A failed Italian job: Driver evades flaming highway robbery
Democratic attorneys general plan to file lawsuit over ERA Updated 1:41 pm

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Local Politics

Tuesday, January 28, 2020. A Seattle Police mobile precinct sits on the sidewalk on Third Ave. between Pike and Pine Street a half block from the recent shooting at 3rd. and Pine. 212806

Seattle police consider opening downtown storefront after fatal shooting

Food & Drink

At the Woodshop BBQ on South Jackson street, they offer a brisket over mac and cheese. 212755

4 dishes under $15 restaurant critic Tan Vinh loved in Seattle this month

Pacific NW Magazine

Seattle’s Scrabble Club is definitely not ‘Words with Friends’ — but there are words, and friends, and some supersmart competitions

Editorials & Opinion

Firearm violence affects all of us, and we have the power to prevent it | Op-Ed

Featured Columnist

John Bolton gets the last laugh

Horsey Cartoon

Seattle’s toxic intersection

Sports

Former NBA star Kobe Bryant attends an NCAA women’s college basketball game between Long Beach State and Oregon, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2094 in Long Beach, Calif. The Oregon won 81-45. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) NYOTK

For Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, impact on women’s basketball cut short in most tragic way | Larry Stone

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For Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, impact on women’s basketball cut short in most tragic way

Arts & Life

Terry Frank, longtime Pacific Northwest ballet milliner/craftsperson, is retiring after a long career with PNB. Shot Wednesday, January 15, 2020. In the foreground are several of the tiaras he’s made over the years. He’s also made headpieces, elaborate skirts, and even gingerbread horses (for “Nutcracker”). 212681

How one crafty guy puts the jewels in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s crowns WATCH

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How one crafty guy puts the jewels in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s crowns

Photography

James Croxall, 3, foreground, and his older brother, Jonathan, 5, play at the indoor pool at the Seattle Boat Show, which closes Saturday. James seems particularly interested in the rubber duckies. (Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times)

Local News

Rubber ducky, you’re the one

Peter Marcus, right, carries his outrigger canoe to the dock for the eight-mile paddle race Saturday morning.

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Paddle race from Agua Verde on Portage Bay to the Ballard Bridge and back, Saturday Jan 25, 2020 212779

Local News

Paddling, rowing and chasing through Seattle VIEW

Here’s looking at you, Neptune as the hen is comfortable getting close and being held aloft.

Northwest Wanderings

Artist Julie White loves chickens and draws them for clients and herself.
Saturday Jan 11, 2010

She has four for pets.

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Photography

Four chickens are the stars of this artist’s Shoreline backyard VIEW

Workers at T-Mobile Park roll up the tarp that had covered the dirt portion of the infield. New sod (CQ) will be installed at the baseball stadium for the coming Mariner season. Where sod used to be is now mainly sand. The means there won’t be a Fanfest this year. Among the improvements are new speakers, electrical upgrades, concession upgrades, all part of $30 million the team is spending. (see PDF printouts from M’s at the photo desk)

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Local News

Mariners roll out big changes at T-Mobile Park VIEW