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Coroner: Deadly alcohol poisoning at WSU deemed an accident
A 19-year-old Bellevue freshman was found dead Nov. 12 after a fraternity party.
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5 earthquakes strike British Columbia
Four of the five quakes were on Vancouver Island or at the northern end of Victoria Island.
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Flu blamed for death of child in Pierce County
Doctors say it was the same strain of virus that led to the death of a child in…
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Rain causes sewage spills in Lake Washington, Puget Sound
Health officials are warning people to stay away from the area beaches and bodies of water.
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Fears for dental program at Shoreline Community College
The school faces a nearly $2 million budget shortfall.
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Alaska Airlines bag-handler shortage creates holiday havoc
As many as 6,000 travelers were affected, with about 40 arriving airplanes delayed at Sea-Tac Airport.
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December car-tab renewal notices sent late due to I-976
Some drivers might receive bills after the date by which the tabs should be affixed to license plates.
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Bicyclist sues Bellingham, saying arrest violated rights
It happened after he complained about a parking enforcement officer who blocked a bike lane.
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Amtrak will resume between Seattle, Portland on Monday
A mudslide closed the tracks about 8 miles south of Tacoma.
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Pierce Co. deputy killed en route to assist fellow officers
Two officers had asked for urgent back up within a minute of arriving at a domestic violence call.
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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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Why Everett gets heavy rains, big winds, thunder, hail, snow
Blame the Olympic Mountains for Seattle’s tiny raindrops, and for our convergence zone storms.
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Snake River dams: Can’t live with them, can’t blow them up
A study examines the losses (electricity, irrigation) and gains (fish) of removing the structures.
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Judge won’t dismiss Washington lawsuit against Monsanto
The state claims the company hid what it knew about the harmful effects of the PCBs it manufactured.
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Spokane state rep, accused of terrorism, says he won’t resign
If Matt Shea does not resign, it would take a two-thirds vote in the state House to expel…
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Judge revokes grazing permit for ranchers pardoned by Trump
Ruled in the long-running case after hearing arguments from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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A look at the state Supreme Court records ruling
Affirmed a Thurston County Superior Court ruling that sided with a media coalition.
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Report: Washington lawmaker engaged in ‘domestic terrorism’
State Rep. Matt Shea, of Spokane, is under investigation for his ties to far-right extremist groups.
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Whidbey jet noise to be monitored by Armed Services Committee
Loud Growlers flown out of NAS Whidbey have long been a contentious issue for area communities.
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Sound Transit CEO nominated for ‘excellent’ rating, $6K bonus
The board points to Peter Rogoff’s regional relationships, timely communication and collaborative tone.