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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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Protesters gather at SeaTac’s Families Belong Together rally. Photo by Alex Garland
Immigrant youth vulnerable to abuse in Puget Sound...
By Melissa Hellmann • September 13, 2018 1:30 pm

Federally-funded facilities struggle to maintain health and safety of minors stuck in limbo

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Illustration by Joshua Boulet
The deferred dreams of working women on H-4...
By Melissa Hellmann • July 24, 2018 1:30 pm

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

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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 3, 2018 9:35 am

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

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