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Education
Snow and cold in Seattle cause online school, power outages, and icy roads
For those who wanted something different from dry January, February is so far living up to its wintery billing.
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'Nothing to stress about.' Sea-Tac back to normal after snow and ice cause delays, canceled flights
A day after more than 100 flights were canceled at Sea-Tac International Airport due to winter weather, officials said Tuesday things are running smoothly and largely back to normal.
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Politics
Washington state AG sues Trump administration over order to end birthright citizenship
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has sued President Donald Trump and his administration over an executive order to end birthright citizenship, calling the action "unconstitutional, un-American, and cruel."
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Crime
Doctor who sexually abused dozens of patients at Joint Base Lewis-McChord sentenced to 14 years
An Army doctor who recently pleaded guilty to sexually abusing patients will serve nearly 14 years in prison.
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Politics
Who could fill former Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales' seat? Here are some names
The City Council now has a short list of candidates to fill its vacant seat for 2025.
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Animals
$20,000 reward offered after third endangered gray wolf killed in Washington state
A conservation group is teaming up with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to offer a $20,000 reward for help catching the person or people responsible for the deaths of three gray wolves in Washington state.
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Health
Oysters recalled in Washington and Oregon over potential norovirus contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling oysters harvested from Puget Sound in December, citing possible norovirus contamination. It’s one of several recalls to impact the Pacific Northwest’s shellfish supply in the past month.
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Science
How brain-mapping research by Seattle scientists could help prevent Alzheimer's
Research by a group of Seattle scientists may help doctors and drug companies target specific brain cells to help people keep their minds sharp as they age.
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Health
New online dashboard tracks weather-related health incidents in Washington state
The Department of Health has launched a public dashboard tracking weather-related health incidents using data reported by hospitals across the state. The aim is to help residents and agencies make smarter, more timely decisions when it comes to severe weather.
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New year, new penalties: Seattle parking fines up in 2025
With the new year comes increased parking fines for Seattle drivers. City officials say the hike in penalties — the first since 2011 — is to account for inflation.
