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Local Stories
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Northwest tribes' salmon hatcheries get $240 million federal boost
West Coast tribes are getting nearly $240 million from the federal government to improve their salmon hatcheries.
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Smoke or sunshine? WA’s new air quality map tells you what’s ahead
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Friday Evening Headlines
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Sustainable sandwich business proves unsustainable
Workers at the local sandwich chain Homegrown say the company's plan to close 10 out of 12 stores amounts to union busting. The announcement came not long after the company’s union ratified a contract promising better pay and benefits.
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Claws for concern: The green crab epidemic threatening Washington clams
Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests.
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More talk, but no resolution. King County Council remains at odds about youth jail
The King County Council will consider its official stance on jailing some youths for serious crimes, four years after Executive Dow Constantine pledged to end juvenile detention.
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KEXP's Kevin Cole retires and reflects on his friendship with Prince ahead of Purple Rain's 40th Anniversary
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Week In Review: election, police, and Denny Blaine Park.
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Calls for vigilance as Washington state battles historic wildfire surge
Washington state is facing another active wildfire season, marked by a myriad of challenges exacerbated by drought conditions and persistent winds.
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Washington state's Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris for president
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KUOW launches politics podcast: Sound Politics
Sound Politics is a podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest.