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Sami Edge

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Eugene, OR, United States

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  • Washington Post
  • Naples Daily News
  • The Seattle Times

Past articles by Sami:

Demystifying Media: Five Lessons in Trust and the Media

Damian Radcliffe co-authored this piece. Each academic term, the University of Oregon invites guest speakers from the academic and media industry to participate in the “Demystifying Media” program. → Read More

Why Data Journalism, Even ‘Brilliant, Better Journalism’ is Coded as Liberal Propaganda

Each term, the University of Oregon invites guest speakers in the academic and professional media industry to participate in the “Demystifying Media” program. The lectures aim to challenge faculty and staff by introducing them to the latest thinking in media research and practice. → Read More

Stacy-Marie Ishmael on the ‘Flattening’ of News and Its Consequences for Trust

Each term, the University of Oregon invites guest speakers in the academic and professional media industry to participate in the “Demystifying Media” program. The lectures aim to challenge faculty and staff by introducing them to the latest thinking in media research and practice. → Read More

Demystifying Media: How the Arabian Gulf Uses Social Media

Each term, the University of Oregon invites guest speakers in the academic and professional media industry to participate in the “Demystifying Media” program. The lectures aim to challenge faculty and staff by introducing them to the latest thinking in media research and practice. → Read More

Demystifying Media: What’s the Future of Local Newspapers?

Each term, the University of Oregon invites guest speakers in the academic and professional media industry to participate in the “Demystifying Media” program. The lectures aim to challenge faculty and staff by introducing them to the latest thinking in media research and practice. → Read More

Demystifying the Media: Hackers, Data and Code in the Age of Trump

Each term, the University of Oregon invites guest speakers in the academic and professional media industry to participate in the “Demystifying Media” program. The lectures aim to challenge faculty and staff by introducing them to the latest thinking in media research and practice. → Read More

No, voter fraud actually isn’t a persistent problem

A review of key states with Voter ID laws found no voter impersonation fraud. → Read More

Little evidence of voter fraud in key voter ID states

Identification laws guard against voter impersonation, shown in 10 cases in 12 years, according to a News21 analysis. → Read More

Prosecutor-funded community effort helps kids do a 180 on jail-bound route

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and community members have paired up to offer an alternative to juveniles facing minor charges: Hear from people who have changed their lives, make a plan for yourself and avoid a criminal record. → Read More

Man gets 30 months in fatal Lake Washington boat crash

Richard Hicks, 47, was sentenced Friday to 30 months in prison for a boat crash that killed a local schoolteacher on Lake Washington in July 2014. → Read More

Bellevue brothers may have been abducted by mother in L.A.

Sage Cook, 14, and his younger brother Isaac, 9, are believed to have been abducted by their mother when they went to visit her in Los Angeles at the end of August. → Read More

2 companies cited for Bellevue gas blast that injured plumbers

BN Builders and MacDonald-Miller have been sited for “serious” violations after two workers were burned in an explosion in June. → Read More

Zion Prep shut doors after years of financial pressure

Financially pressed since last decade’s recession, Zion Preparatory Academy closed down at the end of August, after 33 years providing a Christian private-school education at an affordable price in Seattle’s Central District. → Read More

Opening statements in multiple-rape and robbery case

Christopher Beck, 30, has been charged with two counts of first-degree rape, one count of second-degree rape and two counts of second-degree robbery in connection with three reported rapes in early 2014. → Read More

Man killed in Capitol Hill shootout identified

The victim of a Capitol Hill shootout on Sunday has been identified as Ramon Mitchell, 23. → Read More

Working alongside SPD, young temps revamp cop-youth connection

This summer, 19 part-time employees are helping SPD learn a better way to interact with a particular community: youth, like themselves. → Read More

Fast sweeping storm brings lightning through Seattle

No personal attacks or insults, no hate speech, no profanity. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate this thread by reporting any abuse. See our Commenting FAQ. Powered by Livefyre The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only, and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. → Read More

SPD sets national example with LGBTQ-friendly safe-haven plan

Anti-hate-crime campaign started by Seattle police officer garners attention nationwide from allies of LGBTQ community. → Read More

Famed pilot, here for Seafair, introduces Puyallup teen to stunt flying

Sean Tucker, a renowned acrobatic pilot who is performing at Seafair, took 15-year old Carson Lobdell on his first acrobatic flight on Thursday as part of the “Young Eagles” program to inspire youth through flight. → Read More

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking release of Kurt Cobain death-scene photos

A King County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who sought the release of graphic photos and other police records from the 1994 suicide of Kurt Cobain. → Read More