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Mariner’s CEO Mather out after comments about players become public
‘If you're a foreign-born player, or an agent, how does it make you feel to hear the team president disparaging a player's English language abilities?’
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Engine trouble on old 777s will have 'minimal' impact on Boeing, says industry expert
All older Boeing 777 models are essentially grounded, after an engine explosion rained debris down on a Colorado suburb. But what effect could the incident actually have on the company?
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Legislative Lookahead: Inslee signs Covid relief bill, capital gains tax 'likely' this year
It’s day 43 of Washington’s 105-day legislative session. Today is the final day for fiscal committees to approve bills.
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New UW study examines Trump followers' MAGA beliefs
What we wanted to do was test this hypothesis: That these people are just really into conspiratorial thinking because of this political paranoia that they have.
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Getting your second Covid-19 vaccination late? That's okay — here's why
Many Washingtonians who were scheduled to get their second vaccine doses this week will now be getting those shots a little later.
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Patty Murray looks to move forward on big issues after second Trump acquittal
‘I think Republicans really have to think about who they are, what they stand for, what kind of a strong country they want that is enduring for people everywhere. I'm hoping that they will work with us.’
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Pay-per-mile tax gets test drive in Washington Legislature to augment gas tax
Washington state senators have teed up a mileage-based tax for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles as the first step toward changing how the state pays...
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Herrera Beutler faces new Republican challengers over Trump impeachment vote
Two Republicans have formally informed the FEC they plan to run against Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, who represents the 3rd Congressional District in Southwest Washington. One of the challengers is a veteran named Joe Kent, who said he's running because Herrera Beutler "voted for the impeachment of President Trump against the will of the people of this district."
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Winter storm causes vaccine shipment delays for Washington state
Some people who are booked for Covid vaccine shots this week are having to reschedule. The winter storm that‘s disrupting everyday life in parts of the country, is also causing delays in shipping vaccines.
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What UW is doing to confront racism in health care
Inequities have been forced into the light - if not exacerbated - by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, there's a new effort to combat racism within the healthcare system.
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LISTEN: Whale songs reveal map of Earth's crust
Scientists have used one of the loudest sounds in nature to map Earth’s crust. It’s the song of the fin whale.
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Why Washington state's Phase Finder is not achieving vaccine equity
When it comes to Covid-19 vaccinations in Washington state, top health officials like to talk about how they’re making the rollout equitable. But data shows big disparities in vaccinations, and community groups are stepping up to fill the gaps.