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If you've been reading this newsletter for a while you know I'm more than a little outspoken about the need to consider autonomy or outright independence for Oregon and Washington as the US continues to descend into an authoritarian – and yes, let's keep saying
Judge rules Coast Guard helicopter must return to Newport A few days after residents of Newport filed suit over the Coast Guard removing a rescue helicopter from the coastal town, a federal judge ruled that the helicopter – used in rescues of crab fishing vessels and recreational boats – must be returned
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Like most progressive, socialist-leaning folks, I have no tolerance for the hype and bubble-just-waiting-to-burst frenzy around cryptocurrency. The industry is rife with con artists and corrupt associates of the Trump administration (seriously: no one in their right mind should ever buy a DOGE coin). But
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Feds oppose WA law banning medical debt from credit reports In its ongoing war on anything that helps working people, the Trump administration announced it wants to override a Washington law that bans medical debt from being used in assigning a person's credit score, Washington State Standard reports.
Seattle-area Sound Transit confronts rising costs The Urbanist reports that rising cost estimates for expansion of the three-county Sound Transit light rail system in the Puget Sound area are forcing the agency to consider major changes to future plans. Two "infill" stations on the main line
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On Monday night this week, as we awaited results in the Seattle mayor's race, I went to the Paramount to see Patti Smith, my first time seeing her perform. The show was astonishing: the 79-year-old rock legend sang with an intensity that would be the envy
Starbucks workers continue strike About 1,000 baristas at 65 Starbucks locations across North America are on strike for more predictable hours, better wages, and an end to union-busting tactics, the Guardian reported. Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson spoke to members of Starbucks Workers United and vowed to not
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