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Avian influenza, or bird flu, is often carried by migratory wild birds.
Bird flu reported in flock of Whatcom County birds, WA resident
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is often carried by migratory wild birds.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is often carried by migratory wild birds.
Deputies said he told them he didn’t like his co-worker and had planned to kill her “for some time.”
20-year-old woman killed by co-worker armed with her sledgehammer, MN cops say
Deputies said he told them he didn’t like his co-worker and had planned to kill her “for some time.”
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November 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Deputies said he told them he didn’t like his co-worker and had planned to kill her “for some time.”
“It is foreseeable he will continue to receive donations in the future,” Judge Steven Hippler wrote in his order.
Judge rules in Kohberger restitution dispute on anniversary of students’ deaths
“It is foreseeable he will continue to receive donations in the future,” Judge Steven Hippler wrote in his order.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“It is foreseeable he will continue to receive donations in the future,” Judge Steven Hippler wrote in his order.
“Illegal fires can quickly become bushfires that impact the island’s natural and cultural values and put lives at risk,” officials said.
Influencer started ‘illegal fire’ on Australia island, rangers say. She’s fined
“Illegal fires can quickly become bushfires that impact the island’s natural and cultural values and put lives at risk,” officials said.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
“Illegal fires can quickly become bushfires that impact the island’s natural and cultural values and put lives at risk,” officials said.
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is often carried by migratory wild birds.
Bird flu reported in flock of Whatcom County birds, WA resident
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is often carried by migratory wild birds.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is often carried by migratory wild birds.
High school football scoring updates from the South Sound and beyond in Week 11.
Statewide high school football scores, Week 11 (state first round)
High school football scoring updates from the South Sound and beyond in Week 11.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
High school football scoring updates from the South Sound and beyond in Week 11.
“With each passing day, we get better at healing together and learning to rely on each other for strength,” Idaho Gov. Brad Little said.
Tribute planned to honor four Idaho students on anniversary of their deaths
“With each passing day, we get better at healing together and learning to rely on each other for strength,” Idaho Gov. Brad Little said.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“With each passing day, we get better at healing together and learning to rely on each other for strength,” Idaho Gov. Brad Little said.
Deputies said he told them he didn’t like his co-worker and had planned to kill her “for some time.”
20-year-old woman killed by co-worker armed with her sledgehammer, MN cops say
Deputies said he told them he didn’t like his co-worker and had planned to kill her “for some time.”
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Deputies said he told them he didn’t like his co-worker and had planned to kill her “for some time.”
“It is foreseeable he will continue to receive donations in the future,” Judge Steven Hippler wrote in his order.
Judge rules in Kohberger restitution dispute on anniversary of students’ deaths
“It is foreseeable he will continue to receive donations in the future,” Judge Steven Hippler wrote in his order.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“It is foreseeable he will continue to receive donations in the future,” Judge Steven Hippler wrote in his order.
More than 620,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
Powerball players win millions across the US. Where were the lucky tickets sold?
More than 620,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
More than 620,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
L.A.’s 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP went back to the Rams this summer to understand why he’s now a Seahawk.
With closure from Rams, Kupp is all Seahawks: ‘I didn’t die, I’m here’
L.A.’s 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP went back to the Rams this summer to understand why he’s now a Seahawk.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
L.A.’s 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP went back to the Rams this summer to understand why he’s now a Seahawk.
“Illegal fires can quickly become bushfires that impact the island’s natural and cultural values and put lives at risk,” officials said.
Influencer started ‘illegal fire’ on Australia island, rangers say. She’s fined
“Illegal fires can quickly become bushfires that impact the island’s natural and cultural values and put lives at risk,” officials said.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Illegal fires can quickly become bushfires that impact the island’s natural and cultural values and put lives at risk,” officials said.
While the case is out of Mississippi, it could disrupt how elections are conducted in Washington and other vote-by-mail states.
Fight over counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will go before U.S. Supreme Court
While the case is out of Mississippi, it could disrupt how elections are conducted in Washington and other vote-by-mail states.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
While the case is out of Mississippi, it could disrupt how elections are conducted in Washington and other vote-by-mail states.
Plus comedian Patton Oswalt spends the entire weekend at the Capitol Theater doing comedy and talking movies.
Catch a conductor-pianist, a play about Hitler, or tales of ‘Bad Life Choices’
Plus comedian Patton Oswalt spends the entire weekend at the Capitol Theater doing comedy and talking movies.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Plus comedian Patton Oswalt spends the entire weekend at the Capitol Theater doing comedy and talking movies.
ECEAP offers preschool for low-income kids ages 3 and 4. The support announced Wednesday is expected to cost more than $1 billion over 10 years.
Philanthropy grant to add 10,000 preschool slots in WA to backfill budget cuts
ECEAP offers preschool for low-income kids ages 3 and 4. The support announced Wednesday is expected to cost more than $1 billion over 10 years.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ECEAP offers preschool for low-income kids ages 3 and 4. The support announced Wednesday is expected to cost more than $1 billion over 10 years.
Vote tallies have gone back and forth for the two candidates.
Port of Olympia District 2 race has new leader — again — after Wednesday’s tally
Vote tallies have gone back and forth for the two candidates.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Vote tallies have gone back and forth for the two candidates.
The town is trying to bring an economic boost to its historic downtown after the permanent closure of a major bridge to Mount Rainier.
New 139-acre park near Mount Rainier will have trails and possibly campsites
The town is trying to bring an economic boost to its historic downtown after the permanent closure of a major bridge to Mount Rainier.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The town is trying to bring an economic boost to its historic downtown after the permanent closure of a major bridge to Mount Rainier.
The group plans to collect signatures on two initiatives and hear from guest speaker Ari Hoffman in the school’s gym.
‘Let’s Go WA’ rally coming to Pierce County school. Did the district approve it?
The group plans to collect signatures on two initiatives and hear from guest speaker Ari Hoffman in the school’s gym.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The group plans to collect signatures on two initiatives and hear from guest speaker Ari Hoffman in the school’s gym.
“Many of our local farmers and food artisans depend on holiday income.”
WA collaborative launches tool to keep holiday shopping local this season
“Many of our local farmers and food artisans depend on holiday income.”
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November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“Many of our local farmers and food artisans depend on holiday income.”
Travelers in part of the state might want to “pack patience.”
Will it be cold and rainy in Washington on Thanksgiving? Here’s what experts say
Travelers in part of the state might want to “pack patience.”
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November 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Travelers in part of the state might want to “pack patience.”
High school football scoring updates from the South Sound and beyond in Week 11.
Statewide high school football scores, Week 11 (state first round)
High school football scoring updates from the South Sound and beyond in Week 11.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
High school football scoring updates from the South Sound and beyond in Week 11.
“With each passing day, we get better at healing together and learning to rely on each other for strength,” Idaho Gov. Brad Little said.
Tribute planned to honor four Idaho students on anniversary of their deaths
“With each passing day, we get better at healing together and learning to rely on each other for strength,” Idaho Gov. Brad Little said.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“With each passing day, we get better at healing together and learning to rely on each other for strength,” Idaho Gov. Brad Little said.
More than 620,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
Powerball players win millions across the US. Where were the lucky tickets sold?
More than 620,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
More than 620,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
L.A.’s 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP went back to the Rams this summer to understand why he’s now a Seahawk.
With closure from Rams, Kupp is all Seahawks: ‘I didn’t die, I’m here’
L.A.’s 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP went back to the Rams this summer to understand why he’s now a Seahawk.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
L.A.’s 2021 NFL offensive player of the year and Super Bowl MVP went back to the Rams this summer to understand why he’s now a Seahawk.
Seems like a rout by red-hot Patriots in Thursday night’s NFL Week 11 kickoff, but can the Jets stay close in AFC East duel? Our pick
Cote: Rout by red-hot Patriots Thursday night or will Jets stay close? Our pick
Seems like a rout by red-hot Patriots in Thursday night’s NFL Week 11 kickoff, but can the Jets stay close in AFC East duel? Our pick
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November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Seems like a rout by red-hot Patriots in Thursday night’s NFL Week 11 kickoff, but can the Jets stay close in AFC East duel? Our pick