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Sightings of mammal-eating orcas increasing in Puget Sound
The killer whales enjoy a diet of harbor seals, sea lions, porpoises and the occasional bird or squid.
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Bill Gates says he has COVID, experiencing mild symptoms
The billionaire philanthropist said he will isolate until he is again healthy.
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Idaho lieutenant governor wants harshest U.S. abortion ban
Janice McGeachin is angling for state lawmakers to eliminate exceptions for rape and incest.
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The North Cascades Highway is set to open Tuesday
Officials warn that it’s still wintery and avalanche potential remains in the backcountry.
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50 dams in state — including 4 in Snohomish County — need repairs
Deferred maintenance and the changing climate may play a role in the dams’ deteriorating conditions.
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State’s 2nd outbreak of bird flu confirmed in Spokane County
Last week the disease was found in Pacific County, also in a backyard flock of chickens.
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Washington Democrats seek to host early presidential primary
A letter of intent was sent to the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee.
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4 more charged in plot to steal ammo from Fairchild Air Force base
They are accused of allowing the theft of thousands of rounds of ammunition for an AR-15 rifle.
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New factory in Moses Lake will bring hundreds of new jobs
The plant will manufacture lithium-ion anode battery materials for cars and cellphones.
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Carnival Cruise Ship docked in Seattle overwhelmed by COVID
Passengers on the cruise from Miami to Seattle reported the crew’s response was chaotic.
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‘Fight like hell’: Rallies follow leaked abortion decision
In Everett and Seattle, protesters turned out to oppose a looming Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe…
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State reaches $518M settlement with opioid distributors
The agreement requires approval by a judge and dozens of Washington cities that pursued their own cases
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Glaciers on Olympic Peninsula projected to disappear by 2070
The potential losses carry heavy implications for the region’s ecology, geography and climate.
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Hiker found after sending smoke signal in Columbia River Gorge
The stranded man was rescued by the highly-skilled mountain team known as the Hood River Crag Rats.
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Seaweed on the menu in Whatcom County waters
A reef net fisherman on Lummi Island plans to start growing seaweed once the myriad permits are in…
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Starbucks reports record Q2 sales, enhances worker benefits
Costs are set to grow higher in the coming months as the coffee giant introduces new pay raises…
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Electric utilities spending millions to lower wildfire risk
Plans include hardening infrastructure, removing trees and installing systems to de-energize circuits.
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Noted economist is not pumped about pumped hydropower
He says several proposed renewable-energy projects in the Northwest could cost more than they’ll ever make.
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State high court to hear fraud case concerning Value Village
The state says the for-profit thrift store chain violated consumer protection laws. The company disagrees.
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Seattle-based Redfin settles suit alleging housing discrimination
The real-estate brokerage agreed to change its minimum housing price policy and pay $4 million, among other things.