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A park. A protest. Cal Anderson remains in flux
‘…perhaps the idea was that security guards might be able to tell people to leave the park.’
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From 'nana school' to a Canadian 'escape hatch': Seattle families plan for fall classes
After a tumultuous spring of emergency distance learning, these parents discuss how they are looking at
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Bike volunteers step up to help Seattle-area food banks with home deliveries
Food banks have seen a surge in demand since the Covid-19 pandemic struck Washington state. And that’s meant more people than ever needing home deliveries. These days, food banks are getting additional help from volunteers who are using their pedal power to make deliveries.
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Washington state climatologist says Farmer's Almanac winter forecast is way off
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its winter forecasts, saying Western Washington can expect more rain than normal, with warmer temperatures and less snow. But State Climatologist Nick Bond told KUOW's Angela King the almanac’s forecasts for our region are about as good as flipping a coin. Or worse.
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Ferry service boosted to U.S. exclave of Point Roberts, which is cut off by Canada
The Port of Bellingham is increasing temporary ferry service to the isolated enclave of Point Roberts, Washington. That community was largely cut off...
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Amazon drones can't make city deliveries. The company must first solve the problem of machinery falling from the sky.
The Federal Aviation Administration says Amazon can now deliver packages to customers by drone — that's in select rural places where few people live. To deliver in cities, Amazon must first convince the government that its drones are safe enough to do so, in the event they experience sudden catastrophic failure.
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Tommy Le's family calls for action from King County Sheriff following outside review of 2017 shooting death
Family members of Tommy Le, who was shot by a King County deputy in 2017, welcomed an outside review of his death. The King County Sheriff's Office, however, says the review creates a "false impression."
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Washington state sues Juul
Attorney General Bob Ferguson says the company has been targeting young people, and it has downplayed the presence of high levels of addictive nicotine in its products.
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A conversation with one of the last survivors of the 6888th -- the only Black women's unit to serve overseas in WW2
KUOW's Angela King talks with one of the last surviving members of a little-known but important WWII Army unit -- the all-Black women's 6888th, commonly called the Six Triple Eight.
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Rare treat: endangered orcas return to home waters in search of scarce salmon
After six weeks away from its usual summer splashing grounds, the southern resident killer whales’ J pod returned en masse to the west side of San Juan Island Tuesday morning.
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Grocery spending is up as young employees work from home
People in Washington state are spending 15 per cent more on groceries than before the pandemic. One state economist says what's changed is probably lunch.
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Police shooting of Tommy Le: New report finds 'serious gaps' in King County investigation
A systemic review of Tommy Le’s shooting by a King County deputy in 2017 blasts the King County Sheriff’s Office for its handling of the case.