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Lime bike batteries have been catching fire in Seattle. Should you be worried hweinbergerFri, 08/16/2019 - 18:31 News Officials say they are also seeing an increase in fires related to lithium ion batteries used in other products. Hannah Weinberger Updated at 10:10 p.m. Link to external site Off

A new dress code for Seattle schools looks to eliminate gender and racial bias aknaufFri, 08/16/2019 - 05:00 Equity Students and parents advocated for a minimalist, districtwide dress code after they say some students were unfairly targeted by school-level dress codes. Liz Brazile Link to external site Off

Seattles Hempfest ushered in an era of legal weed. Will that be its downfall mbryanFri, 08/16/2019 - 04:59 Opinion The annual protestival challenged the culture to think differently about cannabis. Now that it does, the future of the prominent weed festival looks hazy. Bruce Barcott Link to external site Off

Kevin Hart will star in the titular role and produce superhero comedy Night Wolf for STXFilms.

COMING TOGETHER Zed guest star Reece Ritchie waits for Talon Jessica Green after a mysterious disappearance. Tobin guest star Aaron Fontaine faces his despised cousin while Gwynn Imogen Waterhouse makes Tobin an offer he cant refuse. A surprise visitor to the Outpost interrupts a royal ceremony. Anand Desai-Barochia also stars. The episode was written

John Travolta has shared some odd experiences, when once found a fan hiding in his wardrobe while another turned up as an uninvited guest for a family dinner.

Retired Microsoft executive Bob McDowell and his wife Lisa McDowell, a former teacher, are selling their West Winds estate at Friday Harbor on San Juan Islands. Brokers Tere Foster with Team Foster at Compass, andForbes Hansen withAmerican Dream Real Estate Services have the $3.85 million listing.The McDowellsbought the property in 1997 when Bob was still working at the tech giant. At that time the island property was a bed-and-breakfast on five acres.It was compelling to us

Kent-based Smith Brothers Farms announced Friday that it plans to acquire Portland-based Alpenrose Dairy.The century-old family dairy farms expect to officially merge operations in September. Details of the acquisition were not released.Todays news strengthens the ability of two mid-sized dairies to compete and grow in a competitive dairy industry, Smith Brothers Farms CEO Dustin Highland said in a press release. It provides us new opportunities for market expansion, while preserving and

Matt Ricci of Moran & Co. in Seattle points out the flaws with Washingtons new real estate tax law.

Jay-Zs entertainment company Roc Nation is teaming up with the NFL to consult on entertainment and the leagues new social justice campaign.The post Jay-Z partners With NFL For Music And Activism appeared first on The Seattle Medium.

Lisa I think our young kids today need African American teachers. I also feel that they need to know ancient African and American history, like where we come from and the different parts of our culture. Sharon Banks Black role models for sure. I think that no matter what no one is doing it in The post How Important Is It To Have Black Teachers And Role Models In The Public School System appeared first on The Seattle Medium.

By Jim Salter Associated Press CLAYTON, Mo. AP On the fifth anniversary of Michael Browns death in Ferguson, his father urged St. Louis Countys top prosecutor Friday to reopen the investigation into the white police officer who fatally shot the black and unarmed 18-year-old. Before a memorial service in the Ferguson street where a The post Michael Browns Father Seeks New Investigation Into Killing appeared first on The Seattle Medium.

CAIRO AP Libyas coast guard says it intercepted 57 Europe-bound migrants off the countrys Mediterranean coast. Spokesman Ayoub Gassim says that a wooden boat carrying 53 Ethiopian migrants, including 17 women and nine children, and four Egyptian migrants was stopped on Saturday off the coastal town of Zawiya. The town is about 48 kilometers,

KABUL, Afghanistan AP Saturday nights devastating attack on a wedding in Afghanistans capital comes amid huge uncertainty about the countrys future. The United States and the Taliban say they are nearing a deal to end Americas longest conflict, one that has lasted a generation and left tens of thousands dead. The U.S.-Taliban talks have

A look at whats happening around the majors today: LITTLE BIG LEAGUE Kris Bryant and the Chicago Cubs take on Josh Bell and the Pittsburgh Pirates in prime time at the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Cubs left-hander Jos Quintana 10-7, 4.11 ERA is 6-0 in eight starts since his last loss on