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Hear from family suing Seattle Children’s Hospital for death of teen
CNN’s Victor Blackwell speaks to the family of a 16-year-old in Bothell, Washington, who suffered from a severe allergic reaction to medication for months before she collapsed and died in front of her parents. Her family alleges discrimination and negligence contributed to her death.
Seattle Braces for Potential River Flooding as Atmospheric River Targets Western Washington
The National Weather Service in Seattle is forecasting a spate of wet weather for the Seattle area, with a high possibility of river flooding from Sunday through Tuesday due to a looming atmospheric river. A hydrologic outlook warns of moderate to heavy rainfall throughout Western Washington, putting several rivers at risk of cresting above the action stage, according to the National Weather Service.
Taxpayer-backed Lynnwood Pride event to feature toddler catwalk
(The Center Square) – An event put on by Lynnwood Pride in partnership with the City of Lynnwood and cosponsored by Snohomish County will include a “kids catwalk” allowing children as young as 2 years old to participate, potentially to songs containing sexually charged lyrics. The “Wizard of Oz” theme event put on by Lynwood Pride will take place on June 8 at the Lynnwood Event Center. As part of its partnership, the city will reimburse the organization for up to $2,500 toward “eligible expenses”...
Pierce County sees jump in homelessness; joins King County in worsening crisis
(The Center Square) – The latest count of homeless people in Pierce County signals an increasing number of unhoused people in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. Pierce County conducted its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count of sheltered and unsheltered people throughout the region on Jan. 26. The results revealed a 23% increase of people experiencing homelessness in Pierce County, with 2,661. Out of the 2,661 homeless people tallied, 1,445 (54%) were sheltered....
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