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Wing Luke Museum Receives Federal Recognition

By Allie Ferguson

The Washington congressional delegation and outgoing Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar attended a ceremony to designate the Wing Luke Museum as a historic site Sunday.

7:07 am

Mon February 11, 2013

Pot Legalization Increases Adult Addicts’ Concern For Teens

Marijuana Anonymous has chapters for teens as well.

By Amy Radil

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One of the most urgent questions surrounding Washington’s legalization of marijuana is the affect it will have on teenagers. Researchers say teens often see marijuana as “natural” and “safer than alcohol.” Many adults who consider themselves addicts supported legalization, but not because they think marijuana is risk-free.

7:00 am

Mon February 11, 2013

Bipartisan Group Plans Overhaul For Radioactive Waste Disposal

Credit Department of Energy

By Anna King

Originally published on Fri February 8, 2013 5:07 pm

RICHLAND, Wash. - A bipartisan group of senior senators is drafting a bill to overhaul the U.S. nuclear-waste program. The group, which includes Oregon’s Democratic Senator Ron Wyden, is aiming to find a permanent home for the nation’s radioactive waste.

6:53 am

Mon February 11, 2013

Sound Transit: Ridership Has Reached Record Levels

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Sounder Commuter Train at Everett Station

By Derek Wang

Sound Transit announced last Friday that its latest ridership numbers for 2012 shows an all-time high. The numbers surpass the agency’s goal for 2012.

1:25 pm

Fri February 8, 2013

Seattle Grounds Police Drones Program

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Seattle Police Officer James with a drone.

By Cathy Duchamp

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Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn put an end to a controversial program where unmanned miniature helicopters equipped with cameras would be used to fight crime. Critics had privacy concerns about police surveillance. The timing of Mayor McGinn's decision could become an issue in his re-election bid.