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Top Seattle news: Couple sues city over attack; initiative to stop opioid abuse expanded; more

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Published on August 30, 2019
Top Seattle news: Couple sues city over attack; initiative to stop opioid abuse expanded; morePhoto: Maurice/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Seattle.

Oregon couple sues Seattle over 2016 baseball bat attack

The Portland couple's lawsuit argues police knew the convicted attacker was mentally ill, dangerous and had a habit of carrying a baseball bat.

Read the full story on SeattlePI .

Tractor-trailer fire on I-5 in Seattle stops northbound traffic

The driver of the semi-truck was taken to Harborview Medical Center with minor injuries, said Washington State Patrol.

Read the full story on KING5.

32 festivals to check out in the Seattle area this weekend

If you're not hopping on a plane for Labor Day, there are myriad ways to make the most of those extra 24 hours in and around Seattle, whether you're looking for family time or party time.

Read the full story on The Stranger.

Seattle health clinic to expand access to low-barrier opioid addiction treatment

An initiative to help combat the opioid epidemic and make treatment more accessible to individuals is being expanded in Seattle and across Washington due to a more than $7 million grant. The Meds First initiative helps reduce barriers for people seeking treatment. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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