ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ News: 2019

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Have we reached peak brewery?

Have we reached peak brewery?

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Bill Radke talks about breweries and brewery culture in Seattle with Adam Robbings, co-owner of Reubens Brewery in Ballard, Kendall Jones, creator of the Washington Beer Blog, and Zahr Said, a University of Washington law professor who has studied breweries in Seattle. Source: KUOW.

Inslee appoints Raquel Montoya-Lewis as first Native American to sit on Washington Supreme Court

Inslee appoints Raquel Montoya-Lewis as first Native American to sit on Washington Supreme Court

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The appointment makes the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ alumna the first Native American justice in Washington Supreme Court's history. Source: The Seattle Times

Boston Dynamics’ ‘terrifying’ robotic dogs have been put to work by at least one police agency

Boston Dynamics’ ‘terrifying’ robotic dogs have been put to work by at least one police agency

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Massachusetts State Police has become the first law enforcement agency in the nation to put Boston Dynamics' robotic dog to work. Ryan Calo, associate professor of law at the UW, is quoted. Source: Washington Post

Northwest hotelier-turned-ambassador Gordon Sondland faces impeachment spotlight

Northwest hotelier-turned-ambassador Gordon Sondland faces impeachment spotlight

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Although charges of lying to Congress are relatively rare, they could loom if Intelligence Committee Democrats determine Sondland knowingly gave false testimony, said Jeff Feldman, a University of Washington law professor. (Source: The Seattle Times)

James R. Ellis '48 remembered

James R. Ellis '48 remembered

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Alumnus Jim Ellis, who preserved Washington’s nature and spearheaded public works, dies at 98. Source: The Seattle Times

Opponents say I-1000's affirmative-action policy would hurt veterans. This UW law expert disagrees

Opponents say I-1000's affirmative-action policy would hurt veterans. This UW law expert disagrees

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The measure, which Washington state voters will decide on in November, also has the support of many veterans groups. Professor Hugh Spitzer is quoted. (Source: Crosscut)