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Smoke may be seasonal — but preparation is year-round
After a quiet smoke season, health experts explain why Washington agencies and residents should prepare for the next big one.
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Wildfires are burned into Washington's history — and our headlines
We might think of smoky summers as a new plague. But for centuries, wildfire smoke has been confounding Northwesterners, blocking sunsets and even sinking ships.
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On Lopez Island, a former principal faces sexual harassment allegations. It’s not the first time
In 2017, David Sather was disciplined for engaging in sexually harassing behavior toward colleagues. But he remained employed, and his accusers say his behavior continued.
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How Washington's 'summer of fire' nearly destroyed Seattle, Spokane and Ellensburg
On the cusp of becoming a state, the Washington territory suffered three major fires that would change the course of history.
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A gel made in Washington is killing cancer in pets. Humans could be next to benefit
The novel radiation treatment was developed for animals in the Tri-Cities. Scientists hope to begin human clinical trials in the near future.