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All right, coming up on today's show, the Seattle rain were sold this week and they're worth a lot of money.

A fatal car crash underscores the number of people dying on our roads.

And we meet Hellcat Guy, the latest villain of the Seattle subreddit.

Stranger Queer Culture reporter Vivian McCall and Seattle now producer Bon Jones are here to break down the week.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Music are here to break down the week. But first, let's get you caught up. A Seattle nonprofit that offers free and low-cost veterinary care is reeling today after its ambulance was stolen.

Everett PD recovered the vehicle, but Seattle Veterinary Outreach says it's in bad condition.

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