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Recycling
5:45 pm
Thu January 10, 2013

Construction Debris: Where Seattle's Old Buildings Go To Die

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Dickie Allen supervises a truckload of concrete debris arriving at Contractors Concrete Recycling in Seattle
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Loading concrete into the crusher at Contractors Concrete Recycling in Seattle
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Cedar Hills Regional Landfill manager Dean Voelker surveys his domain
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Contractors Concrete Recycling in Seattle
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Close to half of the garbage generated in America doesn’t come from individual homes or businesses. It comes from construction sites.

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Standardized Testing
2:38 pm
Thu January 10, 2013

Teachers At Seattle School Refuse To Give Standardized Test

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Teachers at Garfield High School in Seattle say they have voted overwhelmingly to refuse to administer a district-wide standardized test. A statement from Garfield teachers called the test a waste of time and money.

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Cold Weather Advisory
1:50 pm
Thu January 10, 2013

Winter Weather Advisory And Resource Guide

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Winter storms present specific challenges, such as safe driving and clear roadways.
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National Weather Service has issued a cold weather statement for the Puget Sound region. KUOW has compiled a guide of tips to prepare for inclement weather and resources that can help you stay safe during emergency weather situations.

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Health Care Preview
8:04 am
Thu January 10, 2013

Governor-Elect Inslee Committed To Health Care Changes

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Governor-elect Jay Inslee on the campaign trail last year.
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Democrat Jay Inslee made his first public appearance since he won the election. The Governor-Elect spoke Wednesday at a health care policy conference in SeaTac. He reiterated his commitment to change health care in Washington state through the Affordable Care Act.

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