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The Pima County Board of Supervisors will not move forward with a public health analysis that would have considered the health and water impacts from Project Blue, a developing data center in Pima County.
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No health study for Project Blue
Supervisors cite time constraints as critics warn of major water and energy impacts.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Pima County Board of Supervisors will not move forward with a public health analysis that would have considered the health and water impacts from Project Blue, a developing data center in Pima County.
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A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.
Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89
A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.
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Don't forget! Join Cascade PBS and the University Place Pierce County library for a free screening of the "Priced Out: Fear & resistance in WA mobile home parks" documentary, followed by a Q&A with reporters. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public! RSVP here 👇
Priced Out: Documentary Screening and Q&A
Join us for a documentary film centered around Washington state mobile home park tenants, followed by a Q&A with Cascade PBS reporters.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Don't forget! Join Cascade PBS and the University Place Pierce County library for a free screening of the "Priced Out: Fear & resistance in WA mobile home parks" documentary, followed by a Q&A with reporters. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public! RSVP here 👇
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BREAKING: Giorgio Armani, a stalwart of Milan ready-to-wear who revolutionized fashion with unstructured looks, has died at 91.
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer, has died at 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani, known for his understated elegance, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 due to an undisclosed condition.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
BREAKING: Giorgio Armani, a stalwart of Milan ready-to-wear who revolutionized fashion with unstructured looks, has died at 91.
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NEW: The City of Seattle regained full local control of the Seattle Police Department Wednesday after U.S. District Court Judge James Robart sided with the city’s motion to terminate the Department of Justice’s longstanding consent decree. The ruling brings to an end 13 years of federal monitoring.
Judge ends federal oversight of Seattle Police after 13 years
The court ruling returns control to local leaders who've promised to continue efforts to reform the department.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
NEW: The City of Seattle regained full local control of the Seattle Police Department Wednesday after U.S. District Court Judge James Robart sided with the city’s motion to terminate the Department of Justice’s longstanding consent decree. The ruling brings to an end 13 years of federal monitoring.
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Modest Mouse’s lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Isaac Brock is all about ramen. For his last meal, he tells podcast host Rachel Belle he wants both traditional Japanese ramen and Top Ramen, something he ate a lot of in his younger years!
Isaac Brock: Top Ramen
Isaac Brock: Top Ramen
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August 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Modest Mouse’s lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Isaac Brock is all about ramen. For his last meal, he tells podcast host Rachel Belle he wants both traditional Japanese ramen and Top Ramen, something he ate a lot of in his younger years!
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NEW: Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is setting aside more than 77,000 acres of forest lands in Western Washington for conservation, the largest such effort in a generation, according to Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove.
Washington to conserve 77,000 acres of older state forests
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is setting aside more than 77,000 acres of forest lands in Western Washington for conservation, the largest such effort in a generation, according to Commi...
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August 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NEW: Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is setting aside more than 77,000 acres of forest lands in Western Washington for conservation, the largest such effort in a generation, according to Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove.
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Ever receive an email from a government office & feel like it was written by a chatbot? It might've been.
In Bellingham, records show staff asking ChatGPT to write responses to emails about parking, traffic & more. As AI is used more by local governments, adoption is outpacing ethical guardrails.
In Bellingham, records show staff asking ChatGPT to write responses to emails about parking, traffic & more. As AI is used more by local governments, adoption is outpacing ethical guardrails.
Washington cities’ AI policies play catch-up as officials embrace new tech
Adoption outpaces guardrails as AI use raises ethical questions and rules are still being written — sometimes with help from ChatGPT.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Ever receive an email from a government office & feel like it was written by a chatbot? It might've been.
In Bellingham, records show staff asking ChatGPT to write responses to emails about parking, traffic & more. As AI is used more by local governments, adoption is outpacing ethical guardrails.
In Bellingham, records show staff asking ChatGPT to write responses to emails about parking, traffic & more. As AI is used more by local governments, adoption is outpacing ethical guardrails.
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Breaking: The Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reached an agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will end his hold-in and get him in uniform for the regular-season opener vs. the Giants, sources told Adam Schefter.
The extension is worth up to $96 million, his agents said.
The extension is worth up to $96 million, his agents said.
August 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Breaking: The Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reached an agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will end his hold-in and get him in uniform for the regular-season opener vs. the Giants, sources told Adam Schefter.
The extension is worth up to $96 million, his agents said.
The extension is worth up to $96 million, his agents said.
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NEW: Gov. Ferguson said he remains committed to WA laws that bar local police from cooperating with immigration arrests despite threats from U.S. Attorney General Bondi.
“Let me be very clear, Washington State will not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally faceless accusations,” he said.
“Let me be very clear, Washington State will not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally faceless accusations,” he said.
Ferguson: WA won't be 'bullied' by federal threats on immigration
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to the governor last week demanding that the state change its "sanctuary" policies.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
NEW: Gov. Ferguson said he remains committed to WA laws that bar local police from cooperating with immigration arrests despite threats from U.S. Attorney General Bondi.
“Let me be very clear, Washington State will not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally faceless accusations,” he said.
“Let me be very clear, Washington State will not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally faceless accusations,” he said.
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NEW: Pierce County’s annual survey of those experiencing homelessness counted an 11% increase over the previous year. The Point-In-Time count is a one-night survey of everyone in the county living in shelters or outdoors. The number counted has more than doubled since 2015, showing a 130% increase.
Pierce County annual homelessness count shows 11% increase
A longer version of this article appeared in The News Tribune.
After several months of delay, Pierce County’s annual survey of those experiencing homelessness counted an 11% increase over the previou...
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August 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
NEW: Pierce County’s annual survey of those experiencing homelessness counted an 11% increase over the previous year. The Point-In-Time count is a one-night survey of everyone in the county living in shelters or outdoors. The number counted has more than doubled since 2015, showing a 130% increase.
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The Colts have named Daniel Jones as their starting QB.
August 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Colts have named Daniel Jones as their starting QB.
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Scott Carlon lived in a historic bungalow just outside of Malden. Carlon is still there, tbut he house no longer is: His home & 80% of the Eastern WA town was destroyed in a 2020 wildfire. While residents continues to rebuild, despite setbacks, some still remain in limbo, living in RVs 5 years later
The Newsfeed: 5 years after wildfire, Malden is still rebuilding
After a utility-sparked fire decimated the area in 2020, delayed disaster funds and legal battles leave some in the rural Washington town in limbo.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Scott Carlon lived in a historic bungalow just outside of Malden. Carlon is still there, tbut he house no longer is: His home & 80% of the Eastern WA town was destroyed in a 2020 wildfire. While residents continues to rebuild, despite setbacks, some still remain in limbo, living in RVs 5 years later
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In 2020, a tree fell on power lines operated by utility company Avista Corp., creating the Babb Road Fire that would destroy over 120 homes near Malden & Pine City. As Washington enters wildfire season, state regulators have done little to push utility providers to prevent future disasters.
WA families struggle to rebuild after utility-sparked wildfires
Five years after its power lines started a devastating fire in Malden, Avista has settled lawsuits for $27M — but fallen behind on disaster prevention.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In 2020, a tree fell on power lines operated by utility company Avista Corp., creating the Babb Road Fire that would destroy over 120 homes near Malden & Pine City. As Washington enters wildfire season, state regulators have done little to push utility providers to prevent future disasters.
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Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening!!" has died.
Danielle Spencer, child star from "What's Happening!!," dies at 60
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
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August 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening!!" has died.
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Three Democratic incumbent state representatives were on top following the first round of results in the Aug. 5 primary election. But others in a few hotly contested state Senate races may have a tougher time November with early results showing their Republican opponents leading or trailing closely.
Early primary results in nine Western WA legislative districts
Democratic incumbent state legislators were on top Tuesday night following the first round of results in the Aug. 5 election
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August 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Three Democratic incumbent state representatives were on top following the first round of results in the Aug. 5 primary election. But others in a few hotly contested state Senate races may have a tougher time November with early results showing their Republican opponents leading or trailing closely.
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SEATTLE MAYORAL: Mayor Bruce Harrell and progressive organizer Katie Wilson sailed through Seattle’s top-two primary Tuesday night and will face off in November’s general election.
Wilson held a slight lead after the first count with 46.2% to Harrell’s 44.8%.
Wilson held a slight lead after the first count with 46.2% to Harrell’s 44.8%.
Wilson leads over incumbent Harrell in Seattle mayoral primary
On Election night, Katie Wilson led with 46% of the vote, followed by Bruce Harrell with 45%, suggesting voters may favor a progressive candidate.
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August 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
SEATTLE MAYORAL: Mayor Bruce Harrell and progressive organizer Katie Wilson sailed through Seattle’s top-two primary Tuesday night and will face off in November’s general election.
Wilson held a slight lead after the first count with 46.2% to Harrell’s 44.8%.
Wilson held a slight lead after the first count with 46.2% to Harrell’s 44.8%.
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AP Exclusive: MLB is promoting Jen Pawol to be the league's first female umpire.
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
AP Exclusive: MLB is promoting Jen Pawol to be the league's first female umpire.
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After 3 years, outdoor retailer REI Co-op and 2 unions announced an agreement to bring them closer to a contract. In a joint press release, REI and the union bargaining committee said they had agreed to establish a “national bargaining structure” for 11 unionized stores, including one in Bellingham.
REI agrees to new union bargaining plan, backpay wage increases
After three years of bargaining, outdoor retailer REI Co-op and the two unions representing some REI workers announced an agreement that could bring them closer to an initial contract at unionized sto...
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August 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
After 3 years, outdoor retailer REI Co-op and 2 unions announced an agreement to bring them closer to a contract. In a joint press release, REI and the union bargaining committee said they had agreed to establish a “national bargaining structure” for 11 unionized stores, including one in Bellingham.
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University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders says he's beaten cancer after he had his bladder removed. cnn.it/3U3wQS7
July 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders says he's beaten cancer after he had his bladder removed. cnn.it/3U3wQS7
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Deion Sanders and his medical team will hold a press conference on Monday.
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Deion Sanders and his medical team will hold a press conference on Monday
More information apparently is coming about Deion's health situation.
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July 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Deion Sanders and his medical team will hold a press conference on Monday.
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Hulk Hogan has died at 71, TMZ reports
Hulk Hogan Dead at 71
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old, TMZ Sports has learned.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Hulk Hogan has died at 71, TMZ reports
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Ozzy Osbourne, the singular metal legend whose Black Sabbath virtually invented heavy metal and in later years became a reality TV pioneer, has died at the age of 76.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Ozzy Osbourne, the singular metal legend whose Black Sabbath virtually invented heavy metal and in later years became a reality TV pioneer, has died at the age of 76.
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BREAKING: Brett Hankison, former officer convicted in the Breonna Taylor case, is sentenced to 33 months in prison.
Brett Hankison, former officer convicted in Breonna Taylor case, sentenced to 33 months in prison
Brett Hankison, a former police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, who was convicted in Breonna Taylor's death, was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Monday.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
BREAKING: Brett Hankison, former officer convicted in the Breonna Taylor case, is sentenced to 33 months in prison.
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It's an Out & Back special! Watch as Alison Mariella Désir hosts the first We Out Here trail fest, with special appearances from snowboarder Tina Blakey and Armand Lucas, founder of the birdwatching group Urban Wood Initiative.
All Hands In
Alison hosts her first trail race and reconnects with past guests to explore resiliency.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It's an Out & Back special! Watch as Alison Mariella Désir hosts the first We Out Here trail fest, with special appearances from snowboarder Tina Blakey and Armand Lucas, founder of the birdwatching group Urban Wood Initiative.