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· Dec 13
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This month is set to be the warmest Washington December on record, breaking a record that was just set in 2023.
Washington state on track for warmest December on record – again
This month is set to be the warmest Washington December on record, breaking a record that was just set in 2023.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This month is set to be the warmest Washington December on record, breaking a record that was just set in 2023.
Washingtonians who have recently purchased Forward Farms ground beef may need to toss it if the use- or freeze-by date is Jan. 13, 2026.
Thousands of pounds of ground beef recalled in WA, 5 other states
Washingtonians who have recently purchased Forward Farms ground beef may need to toss it if the use- or freeze-by date is Jan. 13, 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Washingtonians who have recently purchased Forward Farms ground beef may need to toss it if the use- or freeze-by date is Jan. 13, 2026.
The KUOW Book Club read "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month. Morris joined KUOW's Katie Campbell to talk about her biography of the literary legend.
Before passing in Lake Forest Park, Octavia Butler was the 'most eloquent and elegant' voice of a movement
The KUOW Book Club read "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month. Morris joined KUOW's Katie Campbell to talk about her biography of the literary le...
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December 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The KUOW Book Club read "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month. Morris joined KUOW's Katie Campbell to talk about her biography of the literary legend.
About 20 miles of U.S. 2 are set to reopen Monday on the east side of the Cascades, allowing access to the Stevens Pass ski resort after devastating flooding and debris slides destroyed parts of the highway this month.
Partial Highway 2 reopening will allow access to Stevens Pass
About 20 miles of U.S. 2 are set to reopen Monday on the east side of the Cascades, allowing access to the Stevens Pass ski resort after devastating flooding and debris slides destroyed parts of the h...
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December 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
About 20 miles of U.S. 2 are set to reopen Monday on the east side of the Cascades, allowing access to the Stevens Pass ski resort after devastating flooding and debris slides destroyed parts of the highway this month.
Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash.
Christmas is over. Here's what to do with your holiday trash
Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash.
The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in north Seattle is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime regulars — raised their glasses recently for the Shanty’s last call.
At age 94, Seattle's oldest bartender announces 'last call'
A north Seattle institution is closing its doors for now. The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in Lake City is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime reg...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in north Seattle is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime regulars — raised their glasses recently for the Shanty’s last call.
The most popular Christmas carol in America stands apart from the others in a number of ways.
The Sad Story Behind ‘White Christmas,’ America’s Favorite Christmas Carol
The most popular Christmas carol in America stands apart from the others in a number of ways.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The most popular Christmas carol in America stands apart from the others in a number of ways.
The Trump administration has sent five times more people at least 1,000 miles compared to the last year of former President Joe Biden’s term.
Under Trump, Northwest immigration detainees are traveling farther from families, legal help
The Trump administration has sent five times more people at least 1,000 miles compared to the last year of former President Joe Biden’s term.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Trump administration has sent five times more people at least 1,000 miles compared to the last year of former President Joe Biden’s term.
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are back in their chosen home of Seattle for "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show."
Drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme return to Seattle to sleigh the holidays
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are back in their chosen home of Seattle for "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show."
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December 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are back in their chosen home of Seattle for "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show."
The Trump administration has sent five times more people at least 1,000 miles compared to the last year of former President Joe Biden’s term.
Under Trump, Northwest immigration detainees are traveling farther from families, legal help
The Trump administration has sent five times more people at least 1,000 miles compared to the last year of former President Joe Biden’s term.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Trump administration has sent five times more people at least 1,000 miles compared to the last year of former President Joe Biden’s term.
Since Donald Trump’s reelection and tax cuts in the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” this year, momentum has been building on the left around a so-called “millionaires’ tax:" a tax on incomes over $1 million.
Gov. Ferguson says he wants to see a 'millionaires' tax' in Washington state
Since Donald Trump’s reelection and tax cuts in the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” this year, momentum has been building on the left around a so-called “millionaires’ tax:" a tax on incomes over $1 m...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Since Donald Trump’s reelection and tax cuts in the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” this year, momentum has been building on the left around a so-called “millionaires’ tax:" a tax on incomes over $1 million.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch across the region all day Wednesday, just in time for Christmas Eve.
The wind might be frightful in Western Washington this Christmas Eve
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch across the region all day Wednesday, just in time for Christmas Eve.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch across the region all day Wednesday, just in time for Christmas Eve.
It isn’t clear where the 36 people sleeping at the shelter will go, as the only overnight spot in the neighborhood can’t afford to stay open.
West Seattle’s only overnight shelter set to close at the end of the year
Westside Neighbors Shelter will keep serving breakfast and dinner daily, but the overnight sleeping program has run out of money and will close at the end of the year.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It isn’t clear where the 36 people sleeping at the shelter will go, as the only overnight spot in the neighborhood can’t afford to stay open.
As ski areas across Washington state open to the public this week, questions remain about Stevens Pass, where the main route to the resort from the west, US Highway 2, is closed for the foreseeable future after suffering extensive flood damage.
Is Stevens Pass closed because of a lack of snow or is it just saying that to avoid refunds?
As ski areas across Washington state open to the public this week, questions remain about Stevens Pass, where the main route to the resort from the west, US Highway 2, is closed for the foreseeable fu...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
As ski areas across Washington state open to the public this week, questions remain about Stevens Pass, where the main route to the resort from the west, US Highway 2, is closed for the foreseeable future after suffering extensive flood damage.
It’s been nearly two years since Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage took effect. A new study shows that Seattle food delivery drivers now have more unpaid idle time, and drive longer distances between orders.
Has Seattle's gig worker wage law delivered increased pay?
It’s been nearly two years since Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage took effect.
A new study shows that Seattle food delivery drivers now have more unpaid idle time, and drive longer distances between ...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
It’s been nearly two years since Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage took effect. A new study shows that Seattle food delivery drivers now have more unpaid idle time, and drive longer distances between orders.
Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows.
Racial disparities persist with WA state patrol traffic stops
Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows.
Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020.
Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center serving homeless residents
Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020.
This is how much water fell over flooded parts of Western Washington. It doesn’t take into account the rain that fell elsewhere. That’s A LOT of water.
How much water flooded parts of Western Washington? At least 3 Lake Washingtons' worth
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December 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This is how much water fell over flooded parts of Western Washington. It doesn’t take into account the rain that fell elsewhere. That’s A LOT of water.
Wet rat winter? Here's what to do if you find a rat coming through your toilet following heavy Western Washington rain and floods.
First came the rain. Then came the toilet rats.
Wet rat winter? Here's what to do if you find a rat coming through your toilet following heavy Western Washington rain and floods.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Wet rat winter? Here's what to do if you find a rat coming through your toilet following heavy Western Washington rain and floods.
For Western Washington’s most frail and medically fragile seniors — and their caregivers — the recent floods and evacuations pose special challenges.
Washington floods create new worries for frail seniors and their caregivers
For Western Washington’s most frail and medically fragile seniors — and their caregivers — the recent floods and evacuations pose special challenges.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
For Western Washington’s most frail and medically fragile seniors — and their caregivers — the recent floods and evacuations pose special challenges.
If you're already a fan of the previous "Avatar" movies, you'll be quite pleased with the fantasy, spectacle, and action in "Fire and Ash" — it's mostly a replay of the first movies. Yet, there are a couple notable surprises that will give audiences something to talk about.
Will fans give 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' the same pass they gave the first two films?
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" will spur similar reviews that its two predecessors got: It's pretty to look at, but it doesn't offer much else.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
If you're already a fan of the previous "Avatar" movies, you'll be quite pleased with the fantasy, spectacle, and action in "Fire and Ash" — it's mostly a replay of the first movies. Yet, there are a couple notable surprises that will give audiences something to talk about.
Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced this month is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding — and the work ahead looks overwhelming.
As floodwaters recede, King County farmers face daunting cleanup
Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced this month is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding — and the work ahead looks overwhelming...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced this month is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding — and the work ahead looks overwhelming.
About half of the 80 people sleeping overnight at the Auburn shelter are children, including a 6-week-old baby.
‘Depressed, stressed, and under the weather.’ Washington families take refuge at emergency flood shelters
Hundreds of families across Washington state have had to leave their homes because of catastrophic river flooding. Many have found a warm place to sleep at emergency, congregate shelters.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
About half of the 80 people sleeping overnight at the Auburn shelter are children, including a 6-week-old baby.
Damage from the floods has limited highway access to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-themed town draped in extravagant holiday lighting. So many people come here for their holiday shopping that some call it "Christmas Town." But with highway access compromised by the floods, businesses will have to adapt.
With highway access limited, will Washingtonians still find their way to Christmas town?
Damage from the floods has limited highway access to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-themed town draped in extravagant holiday lighting. So many people come here for their holiday shopping that some call it "...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Damage from the floods has limited highway access to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-themed town draped in extravagant holiday lighting. So many people come here for their holiday shopping that some call it "Christmas Town." But with highway access compromised by the floods, businesses will have to adapt.
Two weeks before Washington state’s biggest source of climate pollution was required to end its five decades of burning coal, the Trump administration has given it a new lease on life.
Washington’s biggest polluter ordered to keep burning coal by Trump administration
Two weeks before Washington state’s biggest source of climate pollution was required to end its five decades of burning coal, the Trump administration has given it a new lease on life.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Two weeks before Washington state’s biggest source of climate pollution was required to end its five decades of burning coal, the Trump administration has given it a new lease on life.