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The latest news, stories and more from in and around the Seattle and Tacoma region.
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A historic Garry oak tree estimated to be 400 years old in Tumwater, Washington, has been saved by a court ruling. It was used as a marker along the Cowlitz Trail.
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The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Washington Lt. Gov. Denny Heck says the recently-formed British Columbia-Washington State Interparliamentary Group is meant to promote dialogue between the two neighbors.
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Last May, members voted to reject REI co-op’s entire slate of board candidates. The next board election the Issaquah, Wash.-based outdoor retailer is already fast approaching.
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A cohort from Oregon and Washington will compete in events including freestyle skiing, speed skating and curling in Italy this February.
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The bridge was shut down due to structural damage last April. New legislation aims to build another bridge, restoring access sections of Mount Rainier National Park.
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Elmer Dixon grew up a witness to the Civil Rights Movement and was one of the founders of Seattle's chapter of the Black Panther Party in 1968.
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Lawmakers are considering stronger regulations on artificial intelligence companion chatbots amid growing concern over their impact on young peoples’ mental health.
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Democrats in the Washington state Legislature want to revisit the state’s tax code, and are pursuing a tax on individuals who bring in more than $1 million a year.
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Edmonds, Wash.-based travel writer and TV host Rick Steves understands why some Americans may hesitate to travel these days. But according to Steves, it's more important than ever.
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The report, cheekily named “Build SHIIT Now,” says more than 250 projects, 580,000 jobs, and 24 gigawatts are at risk in Washington state due to bureaucratic delays.
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Seattle Parks removed the poles in 2023 to refurbish them. But people have raised questions about whether they accurately represent Coast Salish peoples of the region.