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An impressive storm was looming offshore Friday morning, promising to bring significant rain and wind to the Puget Sound region. But KNKX weather expert…
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The persistent pattern of stormy weather that caused sweeping power outages in the Northwest and restored our snowpack and water supplies in recent weeks…
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The federal government shutdown is now in its second week, causing trash to pile up and outhouses to overflow at national parks in the Southwest. But here…
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Washington is looking for payback this week—that is, the state wants recently furloughed federal workers to repay unemployment benefits.The 16-day partial…
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American Indian leaders say disruptions to some services for the elderly and other needy reservation residents could linger despite the end of the…
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President Barack Obama has signed a measure into law reopening the federal government and averting a potential default.The White House says Obama signed…
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After weeks of partisan bickering and a very public airing of deep divisions within the Republican party, the bipartisan deal brings to an end an episode that once again exposed Washington gridlock at its worst. President Obama said he would sign the bill and open the government immediately.
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With hours left before the country tops its borrowing authority, the Senate-crafted, bipartisan measure moves to the chaotic lower chamber. Party leaders are hoping to pass it with a coalition of votes from Democrats and Republicans. The bill — which makes no major changes to the new health care law — would end the first government shutdown in 17 years and avert a default.
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Time growing desperately short, House Republican efforts to pass legislation averting a Treasury default and ending a partial government shutdown…
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A spokesman for Speaker John Boehner says the House will vote Tuesday night on legislation that would reopen the government and avert a financial…