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Seattle physician Dr. Michelle Terry highlights the risks associated with algorithms in healthcare, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment over algorithm-driven assessments, particularly in breast cancer risk evaluations where race can misleadingly influence outcomes.
The Olympia Police Department successfully located two missing 11-year-old boys who had run away, highlighting the importance of community involvement in ensuring child safety.
John Butz, a teacher at Northshore School District, was arrested for attempted child rape during a sting operation by Redmond Police and the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. The district confirmed that the arrest is not related to any misconduct involving students and has placed Butz on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for five crew members missing after their fishing boat, Wind Walker, capsized near Couverden Point, Alaska. Two bodies have been recovered, believed to be connected to the incident, which occurred during severe weather conditions.
President Joe Biden granted pardons to three Washington residents, including Seattle's Terence Anthony Jackson, as part of a historic clemency act involving 39 individuals. This represents the largest single-day clemency decision in modern U.S. history, focusing on justice and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system.
A construction sign in Seattle has sparked controversy by displaying messages like 'one less CEO' following the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson. Seen during the morning commute on State Route 99, the sign reflects troubling public support for the suspected shooter, raising concerns about societal attitudes towards violence.
A woman was sexually assaulted near the Point Defiance dog park in Tacoma on December 12, 2024. The Tacoma Police Department is investigating the incident, with the attacker still at large. Residents are urged to stay vigilant.
Spokane City Council member Jonathan Bingle has raised concerns that the progressive majority is attempting to silence conservative voices through proposed procedural changes. These changes, which include altering meeting times and limiting public testimony, have sparked significant civic engagement and pushback from community organizations.
Washington State is facing criticism for the high salary of a newly created Gender Affirming Medical Specialist position, which ranges from $198,648 to $267,228, despite a small number of transgender inmates. Critics argue that this expenditure is ill-timed given the state's significant budget deficit and suggest that funds could be better used to address broader issues within the corrections system.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $365 million in funding for solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico, focusing on homes and healthcare centers to combat ongoing power outages worsened by Hurricane Maria.