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Natural gas explosion reduces Seattle businesses to rubble

Natural gas explosion reduces Seattle businesses to rubble

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An early morning explosion in Seattle Wednesday, caused by natural gas, sent multiple firefighters to the hospital, none with serious injuries. It reduced several businesses to rubble. Crews were responding to reports of a natural gas leak when the explosion happened along the main thoroughfare of the city’s Greenwood neighborhood, north of downtown, Seattle Fire Department spokeswoman Corey Orvold said.

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The lives of Seattle’s homeless

The lives of Seattle’s homeless

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Even as homelessness declined slightly nationwide in 2015, it increased in urban areas, including Seattle, New York and Los Angeles, and Seattle now has the third-highest number of homeless people in the country. The city’s voters have agreed to tax themselves four separate times since 1986 to pay for affordable housing. The mayor recently proposed raising another $290 million with another housing levy on the November ballot.

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Cruising the Alaskan waters

Cruising the Alaskan waters

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I don’t travel much. Nor do I take many photos during vacation. I welcome a rest from lugging heavy photography equipment and second-guessing what pictures I shot during the day. But this trip was different. My sister and I were taking an Alaskan cruise with our aunt.

I enjoyed seeing a bit of Seattle. Who knew we would see goats on our way to get coffee.
The view from the ship was jaw-dropping beautiful. Mountains, clouds, water. I couldn’t put down my camera.

These are a few of the images from a visually inspiring trip. I’ve got to get out more.
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Scenes from the High Times U.S. Cannabis Cup

Scenes from the High Times U.S. Cannabis Cup

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With Washington state legalizing marijuana for recreational use, here’s an inside look at High Times U.S. Cannabis Cup Seattle, which was held on Sept. 7-8. The Cup featured seminars, musical performances as well as a marijuana growing competition that included categories like “Best Hybrid,” “Best U.S. Hash” and “Best Non-Edible Medically Infused Product.” Click for a list of winners.

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