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PNW wildfire smoke has outdoor workers worried — and sick
Health experts warn effects of smoky skies could linger for months and even make some people more susceptible to the coronavirus.
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Migrant workers leave WA farms, risking poverty instead of coronavirus
Worried about a lack of COVID-19 safety precautions, visiting workers say they are prioritizing their lives in the midst of the pandemic.
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Chief Best’s departure shines light on generous police pensions
What will Best do now? “I’m just going to take some time for myself,” she said. “I think I’ve earned it.” With an estimated pension of $134,000, she can afford it.
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Seattle Police have never belonged on our labor council
From the WTO protests to now, the interests of the Seattle Police Officers Guild haven’t aligned with the people they are meant to protect.
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How Seattle's unemployed survived the Great Depression
Built around the principle of mutual aid, the Unemployed Citizens League organized to help the poor and influence local politics.