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1 week ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
Anne V. Farrell, a longtime community leader and former CEO and president of the Seattle Foundation, died Saturday night surrounded by relatives in Seattle, her family said. She was 89. Farrell made a name for herself leading the Seattle Foundation for two decades, from 1983 to 2003. One of the region’s biggest philanthropic organizations, the foundation supports civic initiatives and awards funding to local nonprofits. During her tenure, which coincided with a tech boom in the ’90s,.
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2 weeks ago | 
seattletimes.com | Caitlyn Freeman |Jessica Fu
Demonstrators gathered in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park on Wednesday night then took to the streets to denounce the Trump administration’s ICE raids around the country and the decision to deploy the military in Los Angeles. The crowds grew into the hundreds even before the event’s scheduled 7 p.m. start. As people milled around in the park, and some gave speeches, many were preparing to march downtown.
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3 weeks ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact prices for everything from housing to health care; and offer tips for making your money go further. President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect Wednesday, sparking concerns of steeper costs for businesses that may eventually hit consumer goods and grocery prices.
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3 weeks ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact prices for everything from housing to health care; and offer tips for making your money go further.
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3 weeks ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
Challenges at home — from political divisions to high costs of living — have prompted many in the Seattle area to consider living in another country, either for a short stint or for the long haul. Have you taken concrete steps toward leaving the United States? We want to hear about it. Fill out the form below and a reporter will reach out to interview you. None of the information you share will be used without your permission. Can’t see the form? Click here.
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4 weeks ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
As the Food and Drug Administration clamps down on off-brand weight loss medications, Seattle-area residents are stocking up on supplies and fretting about the future of their treatment. Over the past few years, demand for blockbuster medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound skyrocketed. These drugs are typically prescribed to address a range of health issues, including diabetes and obesity. However, they’re also pricey, and health insurance plans often don’t cover them for weight loss use.
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1 month ago | 
tri-cityherald.com | Jessica Fu
May 26-Robert Baugh joined the Air Force in 1977, hoping that it would give him training and skills that he could use both in the military and beyond. About a year in, Baugh disclosed to a psychiatrist that he was gay. Shortly after, he was outed. According to Baugh, his commander gave him a choice: Stay without the prospect of being able to progress, or receive an honorable discharge.
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1 month ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
Robert Baugh joined the Air Force in 1977, hoping that it would give him training and skills that he could use both in the military and beyond. About a year in, Baugh disclosed to a psychiatrist that he was gay. Shortly after, he was outed. According to Baugh, his commander gave him a choice: Stay without the prospect of being able to progress, or receive an honorable discharge. Baugh took the discharge, but wonders how life might have played out differently had his sexuality not been an issue.
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1 month ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
Earlier this month, the Department of Education resumed collections of student loans from late payers, after a five-year pause that began during the COVID pandemic. The agency also announced that wage garnishment would begin “later this summer.”We want to hear from Seattle-area readers who have student loan balances. What do resumed collections mean for your finances? Are you worried about wage garnishment? Share your thoughts and feelings with us.
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1 month ago | 
seattletimes.com | Jessica Fu
As the Trump administration seesaws on tariffs, small businesses that depend on trade are contending with a volatile economic future, with day truck drivers among the hardest hit. In early April, President Donald Trump announced global tariffs and then paused them for most countries except China, a major trading partner. A tit-for-tat escalation quickly led to tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese imports and 125% for U.S. exports, severely stymying trade between the two countries.
