Recent assignment work in the Pacific Northwest
April 14, 2024

Lord of the Rings Marathon at SIFF Cinema Downtown, for the Seattle Times

People sit in their seats before a 9am screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.
A moviegoer receives a printed copy of his ticket from the box office before the 9am screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.
Employee Patrick Tolden gets an order of the beloved chocolate popcorn for a customer before the 9am screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.
Employee Devin DeGagne (center) takes a customer order at the concession stand before the 9am screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.
Popcorn cooks in a popcorn machine at the concession stand before the 9am screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.
Maren Custer (center), of Kenmore, Wash., joined others lined up for a 9am screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. Custer said she made most of what she was wearing and it was the first time she attended a marathon film event. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.
The SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) is located at the intersection of 4th Ave. and Lenora St. in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.
People sit in their seats before a 9am screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the SIFF Cinema Downtown theater (previously known as the Cinerama) in Seattle, Washington, on Sat., Feb. 3, 2024. The screening was part of an all-day marathon of the three extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. On the screen is an image of actor Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy, shown during previews and advertisements before the Lord of the Rings screening. The theater for the 9am showing was approximately 75% full and many said that they were planning to attend at least one other of the film screenings later that day.

Criminal charges for worker deaths, for Crosscut / Cascade PBS

Pam Felton (glasses, age 70) and Lucy Felton (yellow hat, age 39) are the mother and sister, respectively, of Harold Felton (seen in the photos they are holding), a construction worker who died in a trench collapse while working in 2016. Six years after the death, Harold Felton's boss was sentenced to 45 days in jail on criminal charges relating to the death, the first time an employer was held criminally liable for a worker death. Pam and Lucy have been part of the push to get Washington's Department of Labor and Industry and King County officials to hold employers accountable for deaths on the job. The pair are seen here in West Seattle, Washington, on Thu., Oct. 26, 2023.
Pam Felton (glasses, age 70) and Lucy Felton (yellow hat, age 39) are the mother and sister, respectively, of Harold Felton, a construction worker who died in a trench collapse while working in 2016. Six years after the death, Harold Felton's boss was sentenced to 45 days in jail on criminal charges relating to the death, the first time an employer was held criminally liable for a worker death. Pam and Lucy have been part of the push to get Washington's Department of Labor and Industry and King County officials to hold employers accountable for deaths on the job. The pair are seen here in West Seattle, Washington, on Thu., Oct. 26, 2023.
Pam Felton (lower hands) and Lucy Felton hold a 1998 photo of their son and brother Harold Felton, a construction worker killed in a trench collapse while working on a construction project in 2016. Six years after the death, Harold Felton's boss was sentenced to 45 days in jail on criminal charges relating to the death, the first time an employer was held criminally liable for a worker death. Pam and Lucy have been part of the push to get Washington's Department of Labor and Industry and King County officials to hold employers accountable for deaths on the job. The pair are seen here in West Seattle, Washington, on Thu., Oct. 26, 2023.

Real estate brokerages leave the National Association of Realtors, for the Wall Street Journal

"House For Sale" and "Reduced Price" signs stand on a street corner in a neighborhood in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., February 14, 2024.
Dave Danforth is the President and Designated Broker of Coldwell Banker Danforth brokerage in Federal Way, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 14, 2024. Danforth has been a member of the National Association of Realtors for the 30 years he has operated this brokerage, but left the organization on Jan. 1, 2024. Danforth says that two-thirds of the 300+ brokers in his brokerage said that their membership in the NAR did not provide value to them. Coldwell Banker Danforth handles commercial, residential, and property management real estate transactions.
A "For Sale" sign stands outside a house for sale in the Harbor Ridge neighborhood in Federal Way, Washington, USA, on Wed., February 14, 2024.
Folders for the Coldwell Banker Danforth brokerage lay on a desk at the brokerage in Federal Way, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 14, 2024. Brokerage president Dave Danforth has been a member of the National Association of Realtors for the 30 years he has operated this brokerage, but left the organization on Jan. 1, 2024. Danforth says that two-thirds of the 300+ brokers in his brokerage said that their membership in the NAR did not provide value to them. Coldwell Banker Danforth handles commercial, residential, and property management real estate transactions.

International Nutritional Sustainable Partners food distribution, for Bloomberg News

Volunteers unload food for a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall. Photographer: M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg
A volunteer takes food to a vehicle at a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall.
Volunteers unload food for a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall. Photographer: M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg
Volunteers unload food for a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall.
A volunteer unloads a crate of yams for a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall.
Volunteers bag food for a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall. Photographer: M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg
Volunteers unload and sort food for a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall. Photographer: M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg
Volunteers bag food for a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall.
A volunteer loads food into a vehicle at a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall. Photographer: M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg
Bags of onions waiting to be distributed at a drive-thru fresh food distribution event held by International Nutritional Sustainable Partners in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The surge in grocery prices since just before the Covid lockdown has been stunning: up more than 25%, a full 5 percentage points more than consumer prices overall.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City address, for Crosscut / Cascade PBS

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEB. 20, 2024. Mayor Bruce Harrell delivers his annual State of the City address at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, on Tue., February 20, 2024.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEB. 20, 2024. Mayor Bruce Harrell delivers his annual State of the City address at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, on Tue., February 20, 2024.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEB. 20, 2024. Seattle Deputy Mayor Tiffany Washington (right) speaks with City Council member Maritza Rivera before Mayor Bruce Harrell delivers his annual State of the City address at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, on Tue., February 20, 2024.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEB. 20, 2024. Mayor Bruce Harrell waits to be introduced before delivering his annual State of the City address at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, on Tue., February 20, 2024.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEB. 20, 2024. Mayor Bruce Harrell greets people after delivering his annual State of the City address at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, on Tue., February 20, 2024.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEB. 20, 2024. Seattle First Lady Joanne Harrell listens as husband Mayor Bruce Harrell delivers his annual State of the City address at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, on Tue., February 20, 2024.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEB. 20, 2024. Mayor Bruce Harrell leaves the stage after delivering his annual State of the City address at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, on Tue., February 20, 2024.
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