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The Newsfeed: Social justice library goes beyond books to housing
The owners of Estelita’s Library are fundraising for their next ambitious endeavor, a nearly $28M affordable-housing development on Beacon Hill.
Shannen Ortale
Shannen Ortale is a news producer at Cascade PBS, working primarily on The Newsfeed. She's also produced various documentary projects, including Asahel: The Curtis Collection and Origins: Refuge After War.
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The Newsfeed: ‘Walk Dont Run’ explores Downtown Seattle through art
Along the two-mile route from Pioneer Square to Belltown, attendees can enjoy live music, dance and more by over 100 local performers.
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The Newsfeed: New overdose treatment center serves most vulnerable
In mid-August, a new Opioid Recovery and Care Access (ORCA) Center opened on the second floor of the Downtown Emergency Service Center in Seattle.
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The Newsfeed: Gov. Ferguson defies DOJ threats to sanctuary laws
The U.S. Attorney General sent a letter asking how Washington plans to eliminate policies or programs that conflict with federal immigration enforcement.
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The Newsfeed: Records show broad ChatGPT use by WA city officials
A Cascade PBS/KNKX investigation found that AI was used to help write emails to constituents, mayoral letters and other government communications.