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It's officially snow season in Washington state
It's October 1 — the first day for measuring snowpack in Washington state. And there's already a dusting in the mountains.
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Another Seattle institution moves out
After 90 years in the heart of downtown Seattle, Macy's says it's closing its landmark store near Westlake Park.
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Why does the water level of Lake Washington change through the year?
Lake Washington water levels go up and down by 2 feet every year. You may be surprised to find out why.
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Misdemeanors report puts heat on Seattle City Attorney
The Seattle City Attorney’s office declined to file charges in nearly half of all non-traffic misdemeanor cases referred to them in 2017, according to a report released Monday. And the office takes six months on average to file cases when suspects are not in custody, the document said.
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This 'Brown Girl' is cooking up a new restaurant in Seattle's Central District
You may not know Kristi Brown, but you might have had her black eyed pea hummus that’s sold in many local supermarkets. Meet the chef behind That Brown Girl Cooks! and the inspiration behind her food.
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Columbia River Lock Reopens For Barge Traffic As Northwest Wheat Harvest Finishes Up
A critical navigation lock on the lower Columbia River reopened Friday night, Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps previously said the river would reopen Sept. 30, but crews were able to finish work a few days early.
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Music Performed Inside Hanford's B Reactor Explores Nuclear Workers' Dreams, Nightmares
You’ve heard the grim numbers about the Hanford nuclear site — the millions of gallons of radioactive waste and the growing price tag for cleanup. But now, the creators of a new musical work called “Nuclear Dreams” highlight the dreams and nightmares of people who work and live near Hanford in Washington’s Tri-Cities.
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How to rid the woods of racism
For many people, getting outside can be a chance to relax and unwind. For people of color, it can also mean having to deal with racism. People of color and their allies gathered outside Seattle last weekend at a festival aimed at changing that.
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Trump administration slashes refugee resettlement numbers to record low
The Trump Administration wants to cap the number of refugees allowed to enter the country next year at a record low of 18 thousand people. That’s about half the number allowed this current year. And far lower than previous ones.
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‘I will apologize to no one.’ Kamala Harris talks gun control in Seattle Central District
Kamala Harris focuses on gun violence in Seattle round table
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Seeking: Wolves marked for death in Washington state
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to kill one to two of the nine wolves in the Grouse Flats pack, in the southeast corner of the state.
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New services for those with developmental disabilities could be on the way
People with developmental disabilities can be stranded without the resources they need to get by. Washington lawmakers are now looking into how to fill these gaps.