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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.

Dan Satterberg

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Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ

Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

Possible rare ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on Whidbey beach

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Possible rare ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on Whidbey beach

Scientists from across the nation believe it’s most likely a specimen of Haliphron atlanticus.

Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

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Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine

Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast

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Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast

Nov. 3 ballot

King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure

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King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure

Improvements include a new medical tower building

Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires

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Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires

‘I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’

Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management

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Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management

Stay indoors as much as possible tops list

Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine

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Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine

SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60

Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues

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Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues

The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.

Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

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Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday

A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb

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Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires

Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.

State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful

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State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful

Crackdown in South King County over Labor Day weekend

Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights

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Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights

Nine areas of focus will guide effort over several months, recommendations expected in 2021

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8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine

A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.

The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office

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Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo

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Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA

Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.

Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.

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Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay

A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…