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A Sept. 10 satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)

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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.

Sightseers at a Snoqualmie Falls viewpoint adjacent to the Salish Lodge & Spa on Feb. 19, 2020. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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25 COVID cases linked to Salish Lodge

Public Health is urging anyone who visited the lodge to monitor for symptoms or get tested.

High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

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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.

Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues

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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.

A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb

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Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires

Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.

A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo

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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.

Image courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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Massive wildfires incinerate WA

All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

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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.

Screenshot of the Alliance for Persecuted Peoples Worldwide Facebook page.

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More than 100 social justice groups call out newly-formed organization

A letter accuses the APPWW of anti-Muslim bias.

Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography

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Heat wave is on the way this weekend

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

School lunch. File photo

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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.

Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

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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.

Do opportunity zones in King County work?

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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.