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Eugene prepares to host 2021 world track champs, but needs more money
Public funding for big-time sports tends to generate static.
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High-voltage power lines under appeal in Bellevue
Community activists are appealing the plans for a high-voltage power line in Bellevue
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Seattle Kurds distraught, trying to reach home
Turkish troops continue to strike in Syria as Kurdish civilians flee for safety. In Seattle, local Kurdish communities are distraught.
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Amazon quietly publishes its political views. Here they are
Amazon has always been a company founded on strong principles: leadership principles such as “learn and be curious” and “hire and develop the best”. Now the company has published a list of its political positions.
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More than half of Washington bird species threatened by warming climate
Even species that are common today, like nuthatches, juncos and 20 species of ducks, could have few places left to turn.
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Friday politics: Is Seattle's Showbox deal an 'ugly, unfair' mini-victory?
Angela King talks with political analysts C.R. Douglas and Joni Balter about a deal that could keep the music venue in business in downtown Seattle.
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New Burke Museum opens Saturday
The Burke Museum of Natural History opens its new building on the University of Washington campus this weekend, showing off some of its unique treasures.
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Pacific Crest Trail will soon have limits in Washington state
Hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail has gotten so popular... trail officials are setting a limit.
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Death penalty ban turns one
Friday is the one year anniversary of Washington's death penalty law being struck down. What has happened since?
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Health insurance rates decreasing in Washington
Health insurance rates in Washington's individual market are stabilizing after years of increases.
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Transforming or wasting money? Seattle council candidates debate homelessness spending
Homelessness, safe-injection sites, rent control … incumbent Lisa Herbold and challenger Phil Tavel found a lot to disagree about Thursday night in their District 1 City Council debate in West Seattle.
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Hey, Mr. Darcy: Marcie Sillman's weekend culture picks October 11-13
The fast-moving news out of the other Washington has set a lot of peoples’ heads spinning. If you fancy a respite, KUOW’s Arts and Culture reporter Marcie Sillman has some recommendations.