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Hey, good morning. It's Paige Browning. It's Friday. This is Seattle now. This week, our personal

data is in the hands of a lot of companies. Two Washington lawmakers reached across the aisle to propose national data security laws.

Our furry friends can rejoice.

Five new dog parks are coming to Seattle.

And we take a crack at naming Washington State University's newest Apple.

And you can too.

Author Jody Ann Bury, and editor of The Needling, Lex Vaughn,

are here to break down the week. But first, let's get you caught up. Seattle's getting a brand new

five-story supportive housing facility today. It's operated by Chief Seattle Club, making this the fourth

permanent housing facility that the club has opened. This new location is in Lake City and will house

120 people. Mulbacks is coming back to life just about two months after holding a going-out-of-business

sale. But it won't be the same garden store that Woodinville has had for

nearly 70 years. The owners say they're forming a community hub instead that hosts classes,

pop-up garden shops, and festivals. And just in time for some springy weather,

Baer Sheva Park reopens this Saturday in Rainier Beach after a bunch of

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