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Local groups work to fight loneliness, foster connection in Seattle
From a social skills practice event to professional cuddlers, people around the city are coming up with creative ways to combat isolation.
Jaelynn Grisso
Jaelynn is an Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist, frequently covering public defense and immigration enforcement. Previously, Grisso founded the nonprofit Matter News and worked for Mother Jones, Honolulu Civil Beat and Scripps, among others.
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Celebrating AANHPI culture - past and present - in the PNW
This AANHPI month, we’re bringing you stories about people working in regional arts and culture spaces, including a filmmaker, an author, dancers and DJs.
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The Newsfeed’s “Follow-up Week”
We’re bringing you updates on our coverage of Sound Transit changes, gig worker protections, the wave of ICE activity, and more.
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A look at the roots (and routes) of immigration to Washington
This week, the team brings you stories about how communities including Filipino immigrants, Sephardic Jews and Somalis arrived in the Pacific Northwest
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Challenges and progress in Washington environmentalism
This Earth Month, the team checks in on the Climate Commitment Act, the impact of climate change on snowpack, and an estuary restoration project.