Why I can no longer work on behalf of crime victims
The writer found that crime victims and their families are more and more often pressured to conform to an offender-centric model that shames them into silence.
Day: September 22, 2023
Amid Row, US Says India Must Cooperate With Canada, Ensure Accountability
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on India Friday to cooperate with Canada and ensure “accountability” over the killing of a Sikh separatist, after Ottawa accused New Delhi of involvement.
The Times recommends: Approve Prop. 1, the Seattle Housing Levy
The Times recommends voters approve the Seattle Housing Levy, which helps meet the urgent need for more affordable housing.
Where we’re at: Far apart on Seattle’s drug crisis
People in drug crisis are not often encouraged by outreach workers to get treatment. Some say that should change.
White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly disruption of f…
Jets’ Rodgers is focused on getting healthy and playing again but won’t put a timeline on his return
Aaron Rodgers misses being around his New York Jets teammates and feels a bit isolated at times as he recovers from surgery on his torn left Achilles tendon.
Alexa’s new Emergency Assist could save your life and protect your peace of mind
With Amazon’s new service, all you have to do to summon first responders in an emergency is say ‘Alexa, call for help’.
Judge upholds WA’s $17B transportation funding law
A Thurston County judge Friday rejected a challenge to Washington’s $17 billion transportation funding package, passed in 2022, leaving in place the sweeping legislation that’s set to shape the state’s roads, bridges, ferries, transit and sidewalks for…