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Amid Seattle's Affluence, Homelessness Also Flourishes

4:41pm May 18, 2015

by John Ryan

In Seattle — one of the nation's wealthiest cities — homelessness has surged over the past decade. More people are now homeless in Seattle than anywhere except New York City, Los Angeles or Las Vegas.

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Members of the Nepalese community gather for a vigil and prayer service at a Hindu temple near Seattle.

Earthquake Jolts Seattle's Nepalese-American Community Into Action

8:48pm May 03, 2015

by Liz Jones

The city boasts one of the largest Nepalese communities. In the aftermath of the disaster, they've organized prayer vigils, collected money for relief efforts and sent medical personnel to the region.

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Police officers arrest a man during a May Day march, on Friday, in Seattle.

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May Day Protesters, Police Clash In Seattle

2:06pm May 02, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Black-clad demonstrators hurled stones and other objects as authorities responded with pepper spray and flash bangs.

Homeless families outside a downtown Seattle shelter.

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Homeless Families Wait Longer For Shelter Under Seattle's System

6:23pm April 08, 2015

by John Ryan

Even with vacancies, most Seattle shelters don't let families stay right away. A system designed to alleviate homelessness has resulted in a bottleneck that leaves families on the streets for longer.

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How Urbane: Dog Rides Seattle Bus To Get To The Park

7:01pm January 13, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A well-mannered dog has charmed her fellow bus riders by using Seattle's transit system to get to the dog park.

Bertha, The Giant Borer That Broke, May Be Sinking Seattle's Downtown

6:38am December 10, 2014

by Martin Kaste

The machine, the biggest of its type, was digging a tunnel under the city when it went kaput. To get to and fix Bertha, workers are digging a 12-story pit, which some say is damaging nearby buildings.

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Native American protesters have been demonstrating against Columbus Day in Seattle for several years. Protest organizers say Columbus should not be credited with discovering the Western Hemisphere at a time when it was already inhabited.

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Seattle Swaps Columbus Day For 'Indigenous Peoples' Day'

1:50pm October 13, 2014

by Tristan Ahtone

The city is the latest to honor Native Americans instead of Christopher Columbus. But not everyone is happy about the change.

A young cannabis plant at grows at The Joint Cooperative in Seattle, Washington Jan. 27.

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What Are They Smoking In Seattle? Check Out Police Dept.'s Guide To Pot Use

12:11pm November 16, 2012

by Mark Memmott

With possession of small amounts of pot about to be decriminalized in Washington State, Seattle's finest went to the Web to explain what's going to happen. Bilbo and Gandalf from Lord of the Rings help set the cool mood.

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