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New suicide prevention hotline aims to divert callers from police
Starting in mid-2022, people will be able to dial 988 instead of 911 to access different types of services in a mental health crisis.
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Where to stay cool during the PNW heat wave
From art galleries to public libraries, government agencies and nonprofit groups work to keep Washingtonians healthy and safe.
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Washington state is reopening this week. Here's what you need to know
Crosscut answers your questions about what life without COVID restrictions may look like: Updated with more information about masks for the unvaccinated and answers to other reader questions.
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Tow truck drivers facing deadly risk beg PNW travelers to slow down
As summer ramps up and the Northwest reopens, tow truck drivers want states to adopt laws that could save their lives.
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AIDS memorial rises in Seattle 40 years after start of epidemic
Seattle is one of the last major cities with a large LGBTQ+ population to get a permanent, public and physical space for grief and remembrance.