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DopFone: Doppler-Based Fetal Heart Rate Estimation Using Commodity Smartphones
Computer science researchers at the University of Washington are testing a phone app to determine if it can accurately monitor fetal heart rates during pregnancy.
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Cameron Sheppard/The News TribunePierce County’s first-ever homeless shelter access hub recently secured funding to continue its services for at least two years. -
Monica Carrillo-CasasCHEWELAH – For the past six months, Virginia Thomas has asked customers the same question: "What's your favorite cheese?"
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXAfter a near-fatal car accident, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin channeled her recovery into creating the Grammy-nominated album Phoenix, a testament to her resilience. -
Jordan TanSinger-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work.
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Dozens of citizenship ceremonies were canceled across the Pacific Northwest. They're the final step to becoming a U.S. citizen. -
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is straying from her predecessor’s artificial intelligence ambitions, pausing the rollout of Microsoft’s AI Copilot chatbot for city employees. -
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Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes. -
Seattle's iconic organ trio McTuff — Joe Doria, guitarist Andy Coe, drummer D'Vonne Lewis — brings soulful sounds to the KNKX studios.
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