Daniel Beekman

Daniel Beekman

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Seattle Times politics and communities reporter https://www.seattletimes.com/author/daniel-beekman/ Email: dbeekman@seattletimes.com Signal: DanielBeekman.44

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Please sign this petition: Fair wages and AI protections for Seattle Times union workers now! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...

actionnetwork.orgSave Seattle journalism — fair wages and AI protections now!The economy is unpredictable, the cost of living is soaring, the political landscape jolts wildly on a daily basis. This is not news to anyone who reads The Seattle Times. And yet, the members of The ...

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Yesterday, McClatchy laid off more than 90 unionized media workers across 17 publications. The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.

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The Seattle Fire Department may seek more accountability from its ambulance contractor after being questioned by the City Council about using an out-of-state nurse line and an artificial intelligence program to help triage 911 calls. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comSeattle council questions fire officials about 911 nurse line, AI useSeattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said he wants to see enhanced oversight of ambulance responses ordered through the outsourced nurse line.
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The Nation’s attorneys say the debacle is symptomatic of regulatory breakdowns that are posing risks to Indigenous and other historic sites across the country, and Lummi leaders say it shows an ongoing lack of care. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comWA tribe says company trenched through burial groundsLummi Nation has accused Whidbey Telecom of trenching through ancestral burial grounds at Point Roberts, with lax oversight by county and federal officials.
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This story is a finalist in the “Feature” category for the Online Journalism Awards awards.journalists.org/entries/she-...

awards.journalists.orgShe called 911 for an ambulance. She got a nightmare instead - Online Journalism AwardsRead More
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She called 911 for an ambulance — and got a nightmare instead. Seattle Times investigation reveals disturbing gaps in city service www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comShe called 911 for an ambulance. She got a nightmare insteadSeattle no longer is capping ambulance wait times for certain 911 patients, tracking those waits or penalizing its contractor when they run long.
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Washington state requires cities to disclose their lawsuit settlements. But Seattle exited the Hogan case a few hours before it settled. The possibility a city contractor could settle a wrongful death case related to a core public service without disclosure is unfortunate, legal experts said.

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A lawsuit that blamed Seattle’s emergency medical service for a 911 caller’s nightmarish wait for an ambulance and her subsequent death has been settled out of public view and before the case could reach trial. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comSeattle contractor settles death lawsuit over 911 ambulance waitBitter Lake resident Pamela Hogan waited more than 10 hours for an ambulance in 2022 and allegedly died without ever receiving care.
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A lawsuit that blamed Seattle’s emergency medical service for a 911 caller’s nightmarish wait for an ambulance and her subsequent death has been settled out of public view and before the case could reach trial. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comSeattle contractor settles death lawsuit over 911 ambulance waitBitter Lake resident Pamela Hogan waited more than 10 hours for an ambulance in 2022 and allegedly died without ever receiving care.
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Imagine competing in a tournament like this summer's World Cup. The badge on your jersey. The ball at your feet. The smell of the grass. The roar of the crowd. For most young soccer players, it’s just a dream. But for Zjada Baydass, it’s a real goal with serious stakes.

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World Cup is dream for Seattle player on Palestinian women’s soccer team www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comThis soccer star plays in Seattle — and for the Palestinian national teamGrowing up in Issaquah, Zjada Baydass didn't even join her high school's soccer squad. Now the 22-year-old has played for the Palestinian women's national team.
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Huge numbers of soccer fans turned out in Seattle to cheer the U.S. team, loudly and proudly. www.seattletimes.com/sports/world... Trump did end up casting a shadow over the last match, to some extent. www.seattletimes.com/sports/world...

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What’s it like being a liberal soccer fan in Trump’s America as the USMNT prepares to play Australia here? For some Seattleites, it’s complicated www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comHow Seattleites are grappling with USA soccer fandom in Trump's AmericaSome Seattle soccer fans have mixed feelings about patriotically backing the U.S. team during the FIFA Men's World Cup, given the actions of President Donald Trump.
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Egypt, Iran fans mix with protesters and pride flags in latest Seattle game Friday night’s World Cup soccer match that ended 1-1 was colorful, in every sense of the word. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comEgypt, Iran fans mix with protesters and pride flags in latest Seattle matchFriday’s World Cup soccer match in Seattle was colorful, in every sense of the word. The match between Egypt and Iran was anticipated for the soccer and political tensions.
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Joined @kuow.org to talk about Seattle’s under-the-radar use of AI in 911 medical calls www.kuow.org/stories/why-...

kuow.orgWhy Seattle's fire department is using AI in 911 dispatchArtificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear an...
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Seattle using AI to help triage 911 medical calls, no public review www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comSeattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical callsThe Seattle Fire Department started using AI technology during live 911 calls in 2023. There hasn't been any public review process.
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Full circle story for this Seattle Times reporter, who grew up playing for the Lake City soccer club the Schmetzers helped create and visiting their store on Lake City Way

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How Seattle’s soccer king earned his crown: You can trace the city’s soccer progress through Schmetzer’s career, from the immigrants who cultivated the game to the crowds that cheer on the Sounders and the World Cup teams the city will co-host starting next week. www.seattletimes.com/sports/world...

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Joined @kuow.org to talk about Seattle's 1990 Goodwill Games and the 2026 World Cup www.kuow.org/stories/deca...

kuow.orgDecades before the World Cup, Seattle hosted the Goodwill GamesSeattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month. But the FIFA Men’s World Cup isn’t Seattle’s first rodeo. Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games. Daniel Beekman is her...
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Seattle charter bus driver Michael Marti was taking the Soviet Union’s gymnastics team to the Tacoma Dome when something surprising happened... www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comBefore the World Cup, a Seattle sports spectacle helped thaw Cold WarSeattle's collective memory of the 1990 Goodwill Games has dimmed somewhat. But they're worth a second look as the city prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup.
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Her UW voice teacher said Blessing was caring and funny, with a dry sense of humor. She could sing “pretty much anything,” from Mozart to musical theater, and was dedicated to her music studies even while pursuing a scientific dream of researching hurricanes. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comUW student Juniper Blessing, 19, remembered as ‘full of life’Those who knew Juniper Blessing, the 19-year-old trans woman killed in her off-campus housing building, said she had a powerful, moving voice.
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Want to explore a world of bulbous purple sea stars, electric orange sea cucumbers, gossamer sea anemones and scuttling rock crabs? Then pull on some boots and head to your local beach. It’s tide-pooling time! www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoor...

seattletimes.comSeattle’s lowest tides are coming: Here’s where you can exploreSome of the Puget Sound’s lowest tides of the year are beckoning Seattle area nature lovers right now. Even lower tides are coming next month.
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Seattle death lawsuit over 911 ambulance wait moves forward www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comSeattle death lawsuit over 911 ambulance wait moves forwardThe city and its ambulance contractor asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed over a 911 caller's death. The judge declined.
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She called 911 for an ambulance — and got a nightmare instead. Seattle Times investigation reveals disturbing gaps in city service www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comShe called 911 for an ambulance. She got a nightmare insteadSeattle no longer is capping ambulance wait times for certain 911 patients, tracking those waits or penalizing its contractor when they run long.
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5 things to know about gaps in Seattle’s 911 ambulance service. Catch up on our reporting series www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.com5 things to know about gaps in Seattle’s 911 ambulance serviceThe Seattle Times has been investigating Seattle's 911 medical system and ambulance service. Here's what you should know about our findings.
Daniel Beekman@dbeekman.bsky.social

She called 911 for an ambulance — and got a nightmare instead. Seattle Times investigation reveals disturbing gaps in city service www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comShe called 911 for an ambulance. She got a nightmare insteadSeattle no longer is capping ambulance wait times for certain 911 patients, tracking those waits or penalizing its contractor when they run long.
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Seattle leaders looking into 911 concerns, ambulance waits www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comSeattle leaders looking into 911 concerns, ambulance waitsSeattle's mayor declined to comment on the specifics of a Seattle Times investigation. A council member said his committee will review the issues involved.
Daniel Beekman@dbeekman.bsky.social

She called 911 for an ambulance — and got a nightmare instead. Seattle Times investigation reveals disturbing gaps in city service www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comShe called 911 for an ambulance. She got a nightmare insteadSeattle no longer is capping ambulance wait times for certain 911 patients, tracking those waits or penalizing its contractor when they run long.