Northwest
Possible rare ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on Whidbey beach
Scientists from across the nation believe it’s most likely a specimen of Haliphron atlanticus.
Northwest
Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget
King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine
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King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure
Improvements include a new medical tower building
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Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires
‘I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’
Business
Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters
The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail
Northwest
Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Stay indoors as much as possible tops list
Northwest
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60
News
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.
Northwest
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday
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Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.
Northwest
State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful
Crackdown in South King County over Labor Day weekend
Northwest
Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights
Nine areas of focus will guide effort over several months, recommendations expected in 2021
Northwest
8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine
A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.
News
Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire
The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center
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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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Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…
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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
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King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke
Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.
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Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.