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China's wealthy buy up Eastside luxury homes

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Capturing a real-estate video he narrates in Chinese, Joseph Ho pays close attention to a hand-painted ceiling. Buyers from China have inquired about the 5,540-square-foot house, listed for almost $5 million. Experts say China's superrich are investing in Seattle-area real estate in growing numbers.

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Freehold's Engaged Theatre Program

Teaching artists Daemond Arrindell and Carter Rodriquez helped eight inmates at Monroe Correctional Facility produce this original play through writing and theatre workshops at the prison for Engaged Theatre, a program by Freehold Theatre of Seattle.