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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters
The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail
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Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Stay indoors as much as possible tops list
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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
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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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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.
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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
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8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine
A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.
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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.
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Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections
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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.
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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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Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”
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Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare
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South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings
Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.