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caption: Third-generation Arlington farmer Andrew Albert is portrayed in this file photo.

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Washington farmers feel the pain of Iran war

caption: Mount Rainier looms above the South King County shoreline and the spray of a transient orca of unknown origin on March 26, 2026.

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Mystery orcas return to Seattle area

caption: Located near 6th Avenue and North Oakes Street in Tacoma, a mural of Kristopher Brannon who died in February 2021. Brannon became known as "Sonics Guy," a fan who kept the local passion for the SuperSonics going despite the team's absence in Seattle.

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The potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics and the Sonics Guy who never gave up hope

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Feds launch probe into Washington program to redress housing discrimination
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A Washington OB-GYN was repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct. The state medical board let him keep practicing
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U.S. health care spending is the highest on Earth. Here's why

Most health care services in the U.S. cost at least twice what they do in other countries, and sometimes up to ten times as much.

Clare McGrane

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WA files lawsuit against Kalshi, PNW farmers feel the pain of Iran war, and mystery orcas are spotted again.

March 27, 2026

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caption: Gas Works Park was packed with visitors on March 3, 2021, an especially sunny day.

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