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Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer — and more fires
The Department of Natural Resources has responded to 615 wildfires across the state since January.
Aaron Kunkler
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Finding farmland in King County is a perpetual struggle
An acre of farmland in King Co. averaged more than $35,000 in 2017. It was $19,332 in Snohomish…
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Lawmakers examine restructuring public health in Washington
King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will likely be allowed to use their existing health departments.
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Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?
The state has more than 20 known wolf packs, but only one has crossed the Cascades, east of…
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Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten the health of Puget Sound
Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.
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State considering an Auburn-to-Spokane high-speed rail line
An east-west route could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland.
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King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem
When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003…
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Canadian tourist who visited Seattle diagnosed with measles
He has since recovered from his illness.
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King County’s landfill is going to get bigger
A ninth cell will be built, extending its life by another decade.
Local News
BPA could remove thousands of trees from Renton to Monroe
After taking over from Puget Sound Energy, the maintenance would affect 53 miles of power lines.
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Washington copes with worsening climate change
From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, our state is struggling.
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Somali community faces SeaTac displacement
In 2016, a judge found then-mayor Gene Fisher wanted to force the Somalis out from “his neighborhood.”
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Amazon, Starbucks, Boeing, others address affordable housing
Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.
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Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change
At least two species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their ability to…
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Democrats turn attention to 30-round magazines, ghost guns
Following gun control success on the November ballot, lawmakers are eyeing further regulation.
Business
Bothell buys back proposed hotel land
A development deal to bring two hotels to downtown Bothell has fallen through.
Business
Issaquah company hosts Gab, site used by Pittsburgh shooter
The social media website is popular with white supremacists, neo-Nazis and conspiracy theorists.
Northwest
New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington
The federal government hopes to rebuild a dwindling Washington grizzly population.
Local News
Developers miss deadline to salvage Bothell hotel project
The city council set a deadline of July 20 for Bothell Hotels LLC to submit a new plan.
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Air quality is worse in the west due to bigger wildfires
A study released last week shows air quality in much of the west is worsening.