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Virginia Hall was born into a wealthy Baltimore family in 1906. She was raised to marry into her privileged class, but wanted a life of adventure. Despite a hunting accident that cost her left leg, she became one of the most successful spies in World War II, first for the British and then for the Americans. Her story was long hidden, but is now being told in full.

'A Woman Of No Importance' Finally Gets Her Due

Virginia Hall was an American spy who worked for Britain and the U.S. and played a key role in undermining the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. Her story was rarely told — until now.

Gov. Jay Inslee sets out on a short test drive Wednesday in a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car.

Is there room for hydrogen-powered cars in a future that looks electric?

Fifteen years ago, the California and British Columbia governments sketched bold plans for a "hydrogen highway" for clean cars stretching from Whistler,...

Sup Pop CEO Megan Jasper having fun in the 1990s.

Sub Pop CEO's 1990s prank on The New York Times creates grunge ‘lexicon’

This story originally aired on April 20, 2019. Back in the early 1990s, all eyes were on Seattle. The local music scene was exploding. The young,…

The Washington state Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would remove the personal belief exemption from the required vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella. Here, people protest the related house bill outside Washington's Legislative Building in Olympia in February.

Washington State Senate Passes Bill Removing Exemption For Measles Vaccine

The bill removes the personal belief exemption from required childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella. Seventeen states allow exemptions based on philosophical objections.

'No experience necessary' is the mission of Crowdsource Choir

People have been gathering every month over the past year to sing in a group called "Crowdsource Choir." Many of them aren't experienced singers or…

How Russell Wilson's new contract helps secure his place in Seattle sports history

We're taking a closer look at what Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's new $140 million, four-year contract means for the team and the city of Seattle.…

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