Matt Canham
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Seattle Times deputy managing editor
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How to use Google's new search feature 'preferred sources'
Google dropped a new feature that allows you to tailor your search results, making it easier to find stories from "preferred sources" like The Seattle Times.
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August 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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That tsunami warning was a bit scary last night. Here is a smart look at where things stand today. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
How high are the tsunami waves in WA? What you need to know
After a major earthquake struck eastern Russia Tuesday afternoon, people living across the Pacific braced for tsunami waves.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
That tsunami warning was a bit scary last night. Here is a smart look at where things stand today. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
The Seattle Times is hiring a D.C. correspondent. I'm excited to see this great paper once again reporting from our nation's capital. seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/oVo010...
D.C. Correspondent - The Seattle Times - Career Page
We’re seeking a a D.C.-based correspondent to uncover how federal power touches lives in the Pacific Northwest!
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July 29, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Seattle Times is hiring a D.C. correspondent. I'm excited to see this great paper once again reporting from our nation's capital. seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/oVo010...
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The proposal, which now heads to the Seattle City Council, is a reaction to state mandates requiring cities to cut down on red tape toward new housing.
Harrell’s plan to speed up housing construction in Seattle
The proposal, which now heads to the Seattle City Council, is a reaction to state mandates requiring cities to cut down on red tape toward new housing.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The proposal, which now heads to the Seattle City Council, is a reaction to state mandates requiring cities to cut down on red tape toward new housing.
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WA agencies are seeing hundreds of layoffs and other job reductions (via @ssowersby.bsky.social) www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
WA agencies see largest wave of layoffs since Great Recession
Agencies had not been filling positions to soften the blow on workers, but cuts are still expected to affect approximately 1,000 positions.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
WA agencies are seeing hundreds of layoffs and other job reductions (via @ssowersby.bsky.social) www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Congrats to my colleagues. What well deserved honors. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Seattle Times reporter wins prestigious Livingston Award for ‘Lost Patients’ podcast
The Livingston Awards honor journalists under 35. Times reporter Sydney Brownstone and former Times reporter Esmy Jimenez won for their podcast "Lost Patients."
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June 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Congrats to my colleagues. What well deserved honors. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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An undercover Seattle police detective's widow fought for years to make the city recognize his suicide as job-related. He was honored in a ceremony more than 5½ years after his death.
Seattle detective’s suicide recognized, years later, as line-of-duty death
An undercover Seattle police detective's widow fought for years to make the city recognize his suicide as job-related. He was honored in a ceremony more than 5½ years after his death.
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April 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
An undercover Seattle police detective's widow fought for years to make the city recognize his suicide as job-related. He was honored in a ceremony more than 5½ years after his death.
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Through his many campaigns for office, Harrell has never mentioned the arrest. Harrell’s online biographies make no mention of living or working in Omaha.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996. He says it was racial profiling
Through his many campaigns for office, Harrell has never mentioned the arrest. Harrell’s online biographies make no mention of living or working in Omaha.
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February 20, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Through his many campaigns for office, Harrell has never mentioned the arrest. Harrell’s online biographies make no mention of living or working in Omaha.
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Tell us about your unique experiences with homebuying.
Have you considered buying a home with a friend or family member?
Tell us about your unique experiences with homebuying.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Tell us about your unique experiences with homebuying.
UW opened a new hospital to help people with serious mental health needs. And a whole bunch of beds remain empty. Something has to change.
Mental health beds sit empty at UW's brand-new hospital. Here's why.
A new UW hospital opened this spring to provide desperately needed mental health beds. But a dispute over legal representation means many aren't being used.
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January 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
UW opened a new hospital to help people with serious mental health needs. And a whole bunch of beds remain empty. Something has to change.
How Bezos, like many tech titans, has cozied up to Trump after previously criticizing him.
Jeff Bezos changes his tune on Trump
In 2016, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos worried Donald Trump could erode democracy. Now, he's dining with the president-elect.
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January 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
How Bezos, like many tech titans, has cozied up to Trump after previously criticizing him.
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Ferguson orders flags to full-staff for Trump's Jan 20 inauguration - then they'll go back to half-staff for remainder of Jimmy Carter mourning period.
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WA Gov. Ferguson orders U.S. flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration
Despite the national mourning period for the late Jimmy Carter, Washington's Gov. Bob Ferguson is directing flags to be raised Monday for Inauguration Day.
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January 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Ferguson orders flags to full-staff for Trump's Jan 20 inauguration - then they'll go back to half-staff for remainder of Jimmy Carter mourning period.
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New WA Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address just now double and tripled down on his call for cuts to state government spending and regulations. At several points, it appeared to get more enthusiastic applause from Republicans than Democrats. Buckle up #waleg
January 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
New WA Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address just now double and tripled down on his call for cuts to state government spending and regulations. At several points, it appeared to get more enthusiastic applause from Republicans than Democrats. Buckle up #waleg
Washington's new governor issues three executive orders on his first day in office.
Bob Ferguson to issue 3 executive orders on first day as WA governor
Bob Ferguson's first action as Washington's new governor will be to issue three executive orders. Here's what he had to say at his inaugural speech Wednesday.
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January 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Washington's new governor issues three executive orders on his first day in office.
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Don’t expect any grand or sweeping climate and environmental laws out of Washington’s Capitol during this long legislative session, starting Monday.
Here's what you can expect:
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Here's what you can expect:
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From wildfires to waste, here are the environmental bills WA's Legislature is considering
Don't expect any big legislative actions this session. But a lot is on the line for climate change and other environmental goals.
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January 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Don’t expect any grand or sweeping climate and environmental laws out of Washington’s Capitol during this long legislative session, starting Monday.
Here's what you can expect:
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Here's what you can expect:
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Washington state created an independent agency to investigate police killings back in 2021. It is now taking its first case. Great story by @laurengirg.bsky.social
New WA police accountability office launches, but only for part of the state
The investigation into Adam Grant Gunderson’s death marks the first test of a unique state agency formed in 2021.
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January 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Washington state created an independent agency to investigate police killings back in 2021. It is now taking its first case. Great story by @laurengirg.bsky.social
As he leaves office, here's a look at Gov. Jay Inslee's successes and the challenges that confront his successor. Good story by @jimbrunner.bsky.social
Jay Inslee’s wins and setbacks during his 12 years as WA governor
Climate and clean energy drew Inslee's intense focus, while critics point to the state's troubles in education, homelessness and ferries.
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January 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
As he leaves office, here's a look at Gov. Jay Inslee's successes and the challenges that confront his successor. Good story by @jimbrunner.bsky.social
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An Army doctor was accused by dozens of soldiers of sexual misconduct. This week, he admitted to the counts involving 41 male patients he treated at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Maj. Stockin told patients he needed to exam their genitals, then would grope them.
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Maj. Stockin told patients he needed to exam their genitals, then would grope them.
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JBLM Army doctor admits he sexually abused dozens of soldiers
In an ongoing court-martial, Maj. Michael D. Stockin pleaded guilty to sexually abusing male soldiers under the guise of medical care at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
An Army doctor was accused by dozens of soldiers of sexual misconduct. This week, he admitted to the counts involving 41 male patients he treated at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Maj. Stockin told patients he needed to exam their genitals, then would grope them.
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Maj. Stockin told patients he needed to exam their genitals, then would grope them.
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Started my first day at The Seattle Times today! Please send any questions, tips, compliments or complaints to me at ssowersby@seattletimes.com
January 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Started my first day at The Seattle Times today! Please send any questions, tips, compliments or complaints to me at ssowersby@seattletimes.com
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An allegedly haunted Pioneer Square cafe that bills itself as Seattle's oldest continuously-used restaurant will close temporarily, but it plans to return.
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One of Seattle's oldest bars is closing for now; will return in 2025
An allegedly haunted Pioneer Square cafe that bills itself as Seattle's oldest continuously-used restaurant will close temporarily, but plans to return in 2025.
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December 31, 2024 at 12:50 AM
An allegedly haunted Pioneer Square cafe that bills itself as Seattle's oldest continuously-used restaurant will close temporarily, but it plans to return.
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Violent winds toppled trees and power lines throughout Western Washington, causing power and internet outages for days and weeks for some. Deborah was one of the few killed in the storm.
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The bomb cyclone killed his mom. He was right next to her
The violent winds toppled trees and powerlines throughout Western Washington last month, causing massive outages and leading to some deaths in the region.
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December 26, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Violent winds toppled trees and power lines throughout Western Washington, causing power and internet outages for days and weeks for some. Deborah was one of the few killed in the storm.
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Just in time for family holiday gatherings, we're answering some of the most-asked questions about the Emerald City, ranging from crime to the Seattle Freeze.
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Your family may have questions about Seattle. We have answers
Just in time for family holiday gatherings, we're answering some of the most-asked questions about the Emerald City, ranging from crime to the Seattle Freeze.
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December 25, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Just in time for family holiday gatherings, we're answering some of the most-asked questions about the Emerald City, ranging from crime to the Seattle Freeze.
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WA's Senate Dems are talking about these nine tax hikes and we know that because an email marked "for internal purposes only" was accidentally sent to Republicans. Story by @jimbrunner.bsky.social
Oops! Missent email reveals WA Senate Dems tax plans
Washington's Senate Democrats are considering nine tax hikes, according to documents accidentally sent to Republicans.
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December 24, 2024 at 2:12 AM
WA's Senate Dems are talking about these nine tax hikes and we know that because an email marked "for internal purposes only" was accidentally sent to Republicans. Story by @jimbrunner.bsky.social
Fentanyl is a scourge everywhere, but in Washington state there are only two dedicated detox beds for young people. Two.
Story by @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social
Story by @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social
With few detox beds in WA, teens face withdrawal with ice cream, Tylenol
Across Washington, only two detox beds are reserved for youth who need help withdrawing from substances like fentanyl and alcohol.
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December 13, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Fentanyl is a scourge everywhere, but in Washington state there are only two dedicated detox beds for young people. Two.
Story by @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social
Story by @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social
A Seattle paralegal represented himself and got a presidential pardon. Story from @jimbrunner.bsky.social
Seattle paralegal among three people from WA pardoned by Biden
Three people from Washington state were among those pardoned by President Joe Biden for nonviolent drug offenses as part of Biden's sweeping order.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:24 AM
A Seattle paralegal represented himself and got a presidential pardon. Story from @jimbrunner.bsky.social