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Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada
More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…
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Washington releases new forest plan
It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.
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All King County charter amendments are passing
Voters are approving an appointed sheriff along with other measures.
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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing
The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.
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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
Unemployment remained high in September.
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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.
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University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations
Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.
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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.
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Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.
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Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.
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Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA
Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.
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Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.
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Heat wave is on the way this weekend
Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.
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School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid pandemic
Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.
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Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say
Hospital representatives said “certain services” would cease, but wouldn’t give specifics.
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Do opportunity zones in King County work?
The zones were created by Congress in 2017 to create jobs and spur economic development.
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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
Voters could be asked to decide in November.
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State receives King County to Spokane rail study
It would take about eight and a half hours to reach the Inland Empire from Puget Sound.
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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.