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What to Do in Bellevue, Washington, Seattle’s Sister City
Travel Awaits
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July 7, 2025
Officially, Bellevue, Washington, isn’t Seattle’s Sister City—that honor belongs to a city in Japan named Yao, along with other towns in Taiwan, the Czech Republic, and Latvia. Videos by TravelAwaits But you might know Bellevue as a close neighbor...
Kang eyes District 5, could become sole AAPI on Seattle City Council
Northwest Asian Weekly - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Julie Kang Julie Kang and her family were the first residents on Aurora and 132nd Avenue, living in a multi-use building in which her father-in-law ran the Seattle Korean Daily on the bottom floor, while she...
Say it Loud, Gay is Proud: Seattle Pride Parade 2025
The Daily - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
The annual Seattle Pride Parade took place June 29, spanning from Westlake Park to the Seattle Center. An estimated 300,000 attendees crowded the main strip of downtown Seattle, all gathered to celebrate in defiance of the current administration's...
Washington State Parks says budget cuts won’t undermine visitor access or services this summer
The Reflector - Washington State
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session with its budget unscathed, park visitors shouldn’t notice any staffing...
Obesity and chronic issues among U.S. children are highest in nearly 20 years
SI Live - New York
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July 7, 2025
The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Much of what researchers found was already known, but...
Museum of Pop Culture celebrates 25 years with ‘MOPOP25: A Quarter Century of Culture’
The Daily - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
How do we honor the past while celebrating the future of pop culture? This is the question Michele Y. Smith, CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), asked herself and the rest of her team during the brainstorming process for “MOPOP25: A Quarter...
In the Aftermath of the Texas Floods, Keep Watch with the Suffering
The Gospel Coalition
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July 8, 2025
Eight years ago, my family lost our home and most of our belongings in an unprecedented flood after Hurricane Harvey dumped more than 40 inches of rain over four days. Six feet of water sat in our home for 14 days. We were evacuated by boat, and...
American Wine Society Educational Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Wine Industry Network
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July 7, 2025
Award-Winning Graduate Students Advance Critical Research in Viticulture and Enology Across North America July 7, 2025 (Lovettsville, VA) — The American Wine Society Educational Foundation (AWSEF) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its...
80 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2025-2026
The Suburban Times - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board has approved contracts for the 2025-2026 funding cycle totaling approximately $6.4 million for 80 local nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and science....
The Wallflower, a Queer Lifestyle Magazine, Launched in June
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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SEATTLE, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wallflower Magazine announced today that its premier issue will be available to purchase digitally June 28, 2025. Billed as "a magazine for those in the margins, from those in the margins," The Wallflower...
Letter: Washington state oversteps governmental authority
Oroville Mercury Register - California
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July 6, 2025
On May 3, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5375, forcing priests to break the Seal of Confession. The Roman Catholic Church, independently governed by the Vatican State, ministers to humanity in every nation on Earth. Instituted by...
Seattle Tattoo Expo returns to Seattle Center in August
Lynnwood Times - Washington State
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July 6, 2025
SEATTLE—The Seattle Tattoo Expo, a beloved annual celebration of ink, art, and culture, is back for its 2025 edition, taking over the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall from August 15-17. Hosted by Seattle’s iconic Hidden Hand Tattoo and Supergenius...
Hays County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?
Central Texas News
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July 7, 2025
Moe and Gene Johnson High School had the highest enrollment among Hays County schools, welcoming 2,802 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Texas Education Agency. Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year,...
Where to watch Portugal vs. Italy for free: UEFA Women’s Euro stream
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 7, 2025
The Portugal women’s national team hasn’t won a match since February. It looks to get back in the winning column Monday against Italy, with the UEFA Women’s Euro match starting at 3 p.m. ET. How to watch: Fans in the USA can watch the match live...
Foundations Race to Save Vaccine Progress
Medscape
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devastating diseases, rewriting childhood illnesses, and pushing the boundaries of what medicine can prevent. Much of the development of vaccines has been thanks to both private and federal grants. But that progress is under threat. The federal...
Fantasy women's basketball: Saniya Rivers, Aziaha James set to produce
ESPN U.S.
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July 7, 2025
As we approach the halfway point of the WNBA's 44-game regular season marathon, it's important to recognize how growth and change remain constants in the league. Injuries are also shaping the landscape, such as how Caitlin Clark's extended absence...
Is ICE 'deputizing' bounty hunters to arrest undocumented immigrants? Here's what we know
Snopes
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July 7, 2025
On Jan. 27, 2025, a self-proclaimed bounty hunter said at a news conference in Sunnyside, Washington, that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would "deputize" bounty hunters, paying them up to $1,500 for each person without permanent legal...
Washington officials warn ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ could gut Medicaid, close hospitals
The Sunnyside Sun - Washington State
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The “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by Congress last week is drawing sharp criticism for its potential economic effects — but in Washington state, its most immediate impact may come through changes to Medicaid. Apple Health, Washington’s Medicaid...
From Seattle to Atlanta, new social housing programs seek to make homes permanently affordable for a range of incomes
The Conversation
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July 7, 2025
Seattle astounded housing advocates around the country in February 2025, when roughly two-thirds of voters approved a ballot initiative proposing a new 5% payroll tax on salaries in excess of US$1 million. The expected revenue – estimated to...
Nate Nehring and WSU Beach Watchers to host beach cleanup at Kayak Point
Herald - Washington State
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July 8, 2025
Children and families are especially encouraged to attend the event at Kayak Point Regional County Park. EVERETT — Snohomish County Council member Nate Nehring and the Washington State University Beach Watchers are hosting a beach cleanup 10 a.m....