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Carmen Best sworn in as Seattle police chief
Carmen Best finished a day of ceremonies at the Northwest African American Museum late Tuesday afternoon with one final swearing-in.
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Carmen Best confirmed as police chief in historic first
For the first time in its history, the Seattle Police Department will have an African-American chief holding the position permanently.
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How one friendship changed the way Washington treats addiction
Healthcare professionals said her best friend would die. Lauren Davis wasn’t buying it. A remarkable story ensued.
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Seattle, cloaked in smoke, puts on a face mask
It feels like a new Pacific Northwest season, one which most don’t remember occurring before 2015: smoke. It settled