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Northwest tribes' salmon hatcheries get $240 million federal boost
West Coast tribes are getting nearly $240 million from the federal government to improve their salmon hatcheries.
West Coast tribes are getting nearly $240 million from the federal government to improve their salmon hatcheries.
Workers at the local sandwich chain Homegrown say the company's plan to close 10 out of 12 stores amounts to union busting. The announcement came not long after the company’s union ratified a contract promising better pay and benefits.
Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests.
The King County Council will consider its official stance on jailing some youths for serious crimes, four years after Executive Dow Constantine pledged to end juvenile detention.
Washington state is facing another active wildfire season, marked by a myriad of challenges exacerbated by drought conditions and persistent winds.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has been collecting key endorsements all week as the Democratic Party coalesces around their new likely presidential nominee. But as important as figures like former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may be, they don’t have the same viral appeal as one unexpected political influence: Charli XCX.