Sedrick Altheimer, 25, was delivering newspapers in Tacoma in January when he encountered Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer in his personal SUV. A Pierce County investigation found that Troyer used “bias” in his interaction with Altheimer. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)
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These panna cotta “eyeballs” are made from white chocolate, with a slice of kiwi to form a nice green “iris” – pair it with some cherry “blood” sauce and you’re good to go with a tasty, spooky Halloween dessert.

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June Sloane, 5, is a colorful butterfly for the T’Challaween Costume Parade though the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle Saturday October 31, 2020. Candy tossers were stationed along the route, and the event was hosted by the South Seattle Emerald and Rainier Avenue Radio. 215539

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Dressed as Rachel the Pig, the Pike Place Market symbol, Rebecca Yule barely draws a glance as she walks amid visitors in the landmark on the 50th anniversary of it being saved from the wrecking ball. Ref to more photos online. Saturday Oct 23, 2021 218608
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