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Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County
Pilot program would benefit wineries, breweries and distilleries. Several farmers are concerned.
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Climbers rescued after days on Rainier
Several rescue attempts went awry, thanks to bad weather and flying conditions.
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Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change
“If we are in the travel business, we are contributing to the destruction of our environment,” he said.
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Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year
With the 737 Max crisis far from over, there was speculation that a 797 decision might be delayed.
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King County Council requests report on special districts in wake of fraud allegations
Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.
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Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, more money for education
Total spending is $52.4 billion; includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases.
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Hits and misses from Legislature’s 2019 session
New laws target vaccines, sex crimes and daylight savings; losers include sex ed and dwarf tossing bills.
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Lawmakers approve ‘nursing bill’ for mandatory meal and rest breaks
Nurses show up in Olympia to support bill, protest Sen. Walsh’s remarks.
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‘Barefoot Bandit’ asks judge to shorten his supervised release
Colton Harris-Moore says travel restrictions are holding back a lucrative public-speaking career.
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Highlands Post Office honors Jimi Hendrix
Postal Service connected Hendrix to family during his Army service.
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King County forests are facing new challenges
Hot, dry summers are stressing native tree species in Western Washington.
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Legislation targets rape kit backlog
WA has about 10,000 untested kits; new law would reduce testing time to 45 days
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Federal Way resident competes for top 20 spot on ‘American Idol’
Todd Beamer senior Myra Tran previously won “The X-Factor Vietnam” in 2016.