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Avalanche in Washington State Kills 2

12. Januar 2026 um 02:44
The men were among a group of four skiing in the backcountry near Longs Pass, east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. The area received heavy snowfall last week.

Brian Heywood Is Bankrolling Conservative Ballot Measures in Washington

09. Januar 2026 um 10:02
Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.

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“My intention with the initiatives always is to do as little intrusive damage as possible,” said Brian Heywood, a hedge fund founder using his wealth to bankroll ballot initiatives.

Washington State Faces Climate Change Reality After Storms

22. Dezember 2025 um 10:02
Two weeks of “atmospheric river” deluges took a toll on business in Leavenworth, Wash., and beyond, reminding the region that a warming planet has brought new uncertainty.

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Many businesses in Leavenworth, Wash., rely on sales between Thanksgiving and Christmas for 40 percent of their annual revenue.

Heavy Rains in Washington State Prompt Warnings About Toilet Rats

21. Dezember 2025 um 19:28
Heavy rains have prompted public health officials in Washington to warn residents about toilet rats, a rare plumbing nightmare that drives frantic calls to pest control experts.

Washington Residents Return Home to Extensive Flood Damage

After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could.

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Gwendolyn Corley began cleaning up her home after the historic flooding of the nearby Skagit River hit her community of Hamilton, Wash.

Confusion, Anxiety for Parents as Vaccine Guidelines for Children are Upended

07. Dezember 2025 um 16:18
Conflicting recommendations leave parents with more questions than answers when it comes to vaccines for their newborn children.

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Dr. Robert Malone chaired the meeting of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Friday.

Seattle’s Gas Works Park Seen As A Public Nuisance After a Death

28. November 2025 um 16:00
For years, architects and design experts have resisted safety changes at Seattle’s Gas Works Park, but after a teenager died there this summer, his parents want it declared a public nuisance.

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Gas Works Park on Lake Union in Seattle.

National Guard Soldier Dies After Being Shot in Washington

Another Guard member was in critical condition. The suspect is an Afghan man who once served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces, officials said.

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National Guard members gather outside the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner after the body of West Virginia National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom was transported to the facility on Nov. 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Shooting Suspect Is Afghan Man Who Lived in Washington State, Official Says

Officials said the man had driven across the country to carry out the attack, which left two National Guard troops critically hurt.

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A photograph of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, right, was displayed next to the two victims at a news conference.

Threat of Fuel Shortages in Oregon and Washington Prompts Emergency Declarations

25. November 2025 um 20:24
The governors of Washington and Oregon have waived some regulations to ease fuel deliveries while crews work to repair a major pipeline.

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Workers excavating part of the Olympic Pipeline near Everett, Wash., to repair leaks that have kept the pipeline out of service since Nov. 17.

Batteries for Rad Power Bikes Get Federal Fire Risk Warning

25. November 2025 um 02:58
A federal watchdog said two models of batteries found in Rad Power Bikes should be immediately, and safely, disposed of. The bike company disputes the safety agency’s findings.

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The RadRunner and the RadWagon 4, made by Rad Power Bikes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging people to stop using certain batteries made for these e-bike models.

Mother Accused of Delaying Medical Care for Daughter Who Died on Road Trip

23. November 2025 um 19:36
A diabetic 10-year-old girl slipped into a coma during a trip with her family and was brought to the hospital after she had died, the authorities said.

After More Than 30 Years, a Man Is Charged in Seattle Girl’s Killing

08. November 2025 um 10:02
Tanya Marie Frazier, 14, never returned from summer school in 1994, and was found dead in a wooded area five days later. The police say a new DNA analysis links a felon to her death.
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