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Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
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Washington joins effort to build West Coast e-truck charging network
New infrastructure is part of a larger plan to create a zero-emission freight corridor from Canada to Mexico.
2 days ago
Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores
Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.
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More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.
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Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
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As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
6 days ago
Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement
It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
7 days ago
Washington co-leads multi-state lawsuit over USPS mail ballot rule
State officials say new federal requirements could increase costs, burden election offices and disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.
7 days ago
Major changes coming to Washington’s Apple Health coverage
New federal requirements could cause hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians to lose access, starting with certain noncitizens this fall.
1 week ago
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
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Blaine School District joins nationwide lawsuit against Meta, other social media platforms
Blaine joins Bellingham Public Schools among hundreds of other school districts around the country.
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Public invited to weigh in on Roadless Rule repeal
The rule prohibits most construction of roads in national forests as well as timber harvesting.
2 weeks ago
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
2 weeks ago
Outshine fruit popsicles recalled over glass contamination concerns
The company says no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
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Bellingham Public Schools joins nationwide lawsuit against social media companies
BPS is among a number of school districts in Washington that are accusing the companies of encouraging addictive behavior in kids.
2 weeks ago
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.
2 weeks ago
Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.
3 weeks ago
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.
3 weeks ago
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
