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Comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular show
NASA’s Neowise infrared space telescope discovered the comet in March.
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Inslee: Trump threats on reopening schools ‘hogwash’
The president said he’d hold back federal money if school districts don’t bring students back in the fall.
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Most of Seattle council pledges to support police defunding
7 of 9 council members support the idea, though they have yet to say how they intend to…
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Humpback whale hit by Mukilteo ferry, Chip, is presumed dead
The whale, age 3, has not been seen since being struck Monday. His companion was later seen alone.
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Driver who hit protesters on I-5 charged with 3 felonies
Dawit Kelete, 27, is accused of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and reckless driving.
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State: Held up jobless claims to be resolved by end of month
Just under 35,000 people are still waiting for resolution of their claims for unemployment benefits.
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11-year-old boy in Yakima shot twice in three days
The second time, his 9-year-old sister was also shot. Both survived.
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Mary Kay Letourneau, teacher jailed for raping student, dies
After prison, the Seattle teacher married her former student and they raised two daughters together.
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Siberia wildfire smoke reaches Southcentral Alaska, islands
The wildfire smoke also has been reported in western Oregon and Canada.
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Two die during Fourth of July celebrations in Skagit County
In one case, a kayaker was hit in the chest by a firework he ignited and fell into…
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3rd victim recovered from plane crash over Lake Coeur d’Alene
2 more bodies have been located at the bottom of the lake. 3 others are still missing.
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Feds scrap plans to reintroduce grizzlies to North Cascades
An environmental group was disappointed by the decision but did not think it was the final word on…
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$1.2 million bail for driver that hit 2 Seattle protesters
The Seattle man was the owner of the Jaguar and was alone in the car, according to a…
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Seattle City Council approves new tax on big business
The council voted 7-2 on the measure, which is expected to raise more than $200 million per year.
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At least 8 killed in plane collision over Lake Coeur d’Alene
A dive team located the wreckage about 125 feet down in the Idaho lake. The dead include 3…
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Protester killed on I-5 was dedicated to cause
Police say the driver drove around vehicles that were blocking the freeway and sped into the crowd.
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Mount Vernon hotel closed due to drugs; owner arrested
The Best Western College Way Inn was the subject of an extensive drug and prostitution investigation.
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Seattle Times, other media fight police subpoena for images
The Seattle Police Department is seeking unpublished photos and video of downtown violence on May 30.
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Spokane health officer orders COVID-19-positive man jailed
The person was homeless, suffered from mental health problems and refused all other isolation options.
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Surge in state COVID-19 cases driven by Eastern Washington
While the coronavirus at first pounded the Seattle area, the epicenter is now east of the Cascade Range.