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Rising tide: Pacific Northwest could soon double or triple its small number of seaweed farms
There's a rising tide of interest in opening seaweed farms in the Pacific Northwest. If even half of the current applicants succeed, it would more than double the small number of commercial seaweed growing operations in Oregon and Washington state.
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"Down the Rabbit Hole" and more dazzling arts & culture picks for the weekend
Kim Malcolm gets some weekend arts and culture recommendations from KUOW's Mike Davis.
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Seattle Solidarity Budget coalition opposes funds for what it calls 'soft cops'
A coalition of progressive groups in Seattle will oppose Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposal to pay for 26 additional rangers in the city’s parks.
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New Seattle film commission will help bring Hollywood productions to the city
This week, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted to create a long sought-after Seattle film commission to support local film projects. The measure has the potential to make a major impact on filmmaking in Seattle.
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Monkeypox continues to infect about 20 people each week in Washington state
It's mostly men (97% of cases), people between the ages of 25 and 44, and King County residents who have gotten monkeypox in Washington state.
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Seattle hikes electricity rates
The average renter or homeowner will see their bill go up by about $5 each month, according to Seattle City Light.
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'Very unusual': Lines at Sea-Tac Airport stretch into parking garage
Officials at Sea-Tac Airport say they’re looking into the cause of major security checkpoint delays that recently emerged. Twitter erupted with videos and photos of seemingly endless lines stretching into the airport's parking garage over the weekend.
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Adrian Diaz officially picked as Seattle Police Chief
Harrell said that while all three were "great candidates," Diaz had a “wow” factor.
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Seattle teachers approve new contract
Union members voted on the contract Monday evening.
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What the heck was that sound that rumbled across Seattle on Saturday night? (Updated!)
A private fireworks show between Ballard and Bainbridge had residents across three counties wondering what the sound was.
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Military providing water to Yakima Valley homes after tests show it contaminated area's wells
Over the years, the chemicals leached into drinking water near military bases around the United States, including on Whidbey Island and in the Yakima Valley.
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The end of a Northwest news era. Our ‘guy in Olympia’ is moving on
‘I have loved this job. Covering the Washington State legislature and state government and politics has been both a calling and a privilege.’