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Articles by Melissa Hellmann
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration...
By Melissa Hellmann • February 19, 2019 4:25 pm

No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

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Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook
Seedy side of Seadrunar: Drug rehab center accused...
By Melissa Hellmann • February 13, 2019 2:00 pm

Public records reveal that Seattle facility was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.

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Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic
Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic
By Melissa Hellmann • February 8, 2019 12:10 pm

Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Washington ranks among highest in nation

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Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid
Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local...
By Melissa Hellmann • January 30, 2019 10:20 am

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

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Iosia Faletogo was fatally shot by police on Dec. 31, 2018. Photo via Facebook
Samoan community reacts to fatal police shooting
By Melissa Hellmann • January 24, 2019 1:30 am

Following the death of Iosia Faletogo, community leaders brainstorm creation of cultural home.

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Attendees gather after the Dec. 21, 2018, meeting at Seattle’s Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
Washington indigenous communities push for action to address...
By Melissa Hellmann • January 14, 2019 2:30 pm

A new law seeks to strength data collection on missing and murdered indigenous women.

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Puget Sound prepares for the big one
Puget Sound prepares for the big one
By Melissa Hellmann • December 19, 2018 7:15 am

Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.

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Mary Lynn Pannen, founder and CEO of Sound Options, has consulted thousands of Washington families on geriatric care for 30 years. Photo courtesy of Sound Options.
Elder abuse cases are on the rise in...
By Melissa Hellmann • December 12, 2018 8:50 am

Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.

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The team that advocated for I-1631 at downtown Seattle’s Arctic Club on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
Washington rejects carbon fee
By Melissa Hellmann • November 7, 2018 1:30 am

I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.

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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates
Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is...
By Melissa Hellmann • October 10, 2018 1:30 am

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

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Illustration by Joshua Boulet
The deferred dreams of working women on H-4...
By Melissa Hellmann • August 1, 2018 1:30 pm

Thousands of Indian women throughout the country could once again be barred from employment.

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Sowing the seeds of mental health
Sowing the seeds of mental health
By Melissa Hellmann • July 31, 2018 1:30 pm

Suicide is an epidemic amongst agricultural workers; farmers and lawmakers work to find solutions.

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AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation
AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation
By Melissa Hellmann • July 6, 2018 8:30 am

Washington’s Attorney General plans to sue the federal government over the “zero tolerance” policy.

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Legislators and activists seek solutions to farmer suicides
Legislators and activists seek solutions to farmer suicides
By Melissa Hellmann • June 20, 2018 1:30 am

Agricultural workers end their own lives at a higher rate than workers in any other profession.

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The public files into the City Council Chambers to voice their opinions prior to the vote to repeal the head tax. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
Head tax repealed By Seattle City Council
By Melissa Hellmann • June 13, 2018 6:20 am

After pressure from big businesses, city leaders cave on their plan to fund homeless services.

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The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
Seattle City Council plans to repeal head tax
By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:00 am

Less than a month after passing the controversial measure to fund homeless services, the councilmembers appear to have gotten cold feet.

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Reproductive rights marchers during the 2017 Seattle Pride Parade. Photo by Bobby Arispe Jr./Flickr
Medical providers push back against Title X’s new...
By Melissa Hellmann • June 4, 2018 1:30 am

Local organizations react to the Trump administration’s proposed restrictive rule changes.

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The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
Seattle passes head tax on large businesses to...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 17, 2018 1:30 am

The measure decreases the original proposal by 45 percent, leaving some to question if it’ll raise enough to do the job.

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Photo by Miguel Vieira/Flickr
Olympic National Park Goat Management Plan includes lethal...
By Melissa Hellmann • May 10, 2018 7:00 am

Animal rights organizations oppose killing non-relocated goats, but officials say it will be a last resort.

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  • New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
  • Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk
  • Teen brings gun to school; security guard accused of sex crime | Podcast
  • Charles Hansen | Obituary
  • Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

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