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Melissa Davis

Melissa Davis

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Deputy Opinion and News Editor, The Seattle Times

Seattle

Biography

Night copy desk chief and front-page editor at The Seattle Times. AP and in-house style arbiter/defender. University of Oregon alumna.

Doesn’t Cover

Crypto, Real Estate

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Industries

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Content

Total articles 567

  • Your anti-vaxx email is making me sick

    By Melissa Davis Verified| The Seattle Times Verified My email inbox, like that of most journalists, contains the funny, the beautifully written, the occasional “get me out of jail” plea and a dose of snark. Emailers want a piece of my time, or occasionally, my hide. But I don’t think I’ve ever received a message as gut-wrenching as the one that dropped last week.

    By Melissa Davis Verified · The Seattle Times

    Dec. 20, 2024

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Company Info

The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times is a prominent newspaper based in the Pacific Northwest, founded in 1891. Originally known as the Seattle Press-Times, it evolved through several name changes before becoming The Seattle Times in 1966. It is one of the few major city dailies in the U.S. that remains independently operated and owned by a local family, the Blethens. The Seattle Times offers a daily newspaper that covers local, national, and international news, along with a robust digital platform that is among the most visited news sites in the region. The newspaper has a rich history of documenting significant events in Seattle, including the Klondike Gold Rush. It has received numerous accolades, including 11 Pulitzer Prizes, highlighting its commitment to quality journalism. The Seattle Times serves a diverse audience, including residents and businesses in Seattle and surrounding areas, providing essential news and information to the community.

Seattle, Washington, United States

'+1 206-464-2539

Founded: 1896