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• Bellevue football appeal to be heard by KingCo within 5 days

  15-06-2016 23:46
  
  A committee of five KingCo Conference principals will rule on Bellevue football sanctions after an appeal by Bellevue High School.
  
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• Airbnb, other short-term rental hosts speak against proposed Seattle rules

  15-06-2016 23:10
  
  Dozens of people who list homes on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb showed up en masse at City Hall to speak out against new regulations proposed by Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess and Mayor Ed Murray.
  
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• Seattle police union reaches tentative deal with city on 4-year contract

  15-06-2016 22:53
  
  The Seattle Police Officers’ Guild, made up officers and sergeants, will begin voting on the contract by mail at the end of this month, with results in July, according to the union’s president.
  
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• Coffee’s no longer thought to cause cancer — but who can keep up?

  15-06-2016 22:16
  
  Coffee was downgraded by the World Health Organization from “possibly carcinogenic” to “unclassifiable.” As research refines scientists’ understanding of health, it can seem like the goal posts are always moving.
  
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• Hints that antibiotics, C-sections may affect baby gut bugs

  15-06-2016 22:10
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Two new studies are offering some of the clearest snapshots yet of how babies build up protective gut bacteria, adding to evidence that antibiotics and birth by C-section may disrupt that development. Intestinal bacteria are underappreciated. They do far more than help digest food — they also play roles in the immune […]
  
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• Oregon man says woman asked him to kill her with nail gun

  15-06-2016 21:54
  
  The man is accused of firing nine nails into the woman’s head before turning the nail gun on himself.
  
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• Oregon man charged in nail-gun assault says woman asked him to do it

  15-06-2016 21:54
  
  The man is accused of firing nine nails into the woman’s head before turning the nail gun on himself.
  
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• State has surplus, but not nearly enough to cover education mandate

  15-06-2016 21:22
  
  The state budget director warns the projected surplus is not enough to address a mandate by the state Supreme Court related to education funding, with costs related to that mandate of at least $3 billion.
  
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• State has surplus, but not nearly enough to cover education funding

  15-06-2016 21:22
  
  The state budget director warns the projected surplus is not enough to address a mandate by the state Supreme Court related to education funding, with costs related to that mandate of at least $3 billion.
  
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• Greece: Wreck survey fails to find more parts of ancient cog

  15-06-2016 21:22
  
  ATHENS, Greece (AP) — New underwater investigations at a rich ancient shipwreck in Greece have uncovered dozens of artifacts, but no more pieces of the most famous item on the ship’s cargo — a 2,000-year-old astronomical instrument. Greece’s culture ministry said Wednesday that the May 22-June 11 survey by Greek and U.S. archaeologists off Antikythera […]
  
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• Two dead in homicide-suicide at Pierce County chiropractic clinic

  15-06-2016 20:42
  
  Two people are dead at a chiropractic office in what detectives are calling an apparent homicide-suicide.
  
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• Rules on GMO crops in Hawaii heads to US appeals court

  15-06-2016 20:40
  
  HONOLULU (AP) — The fight over regulating genetically engineered crops and pesticides in three Hawaii counties will be back in a federal courtroom Wednesday as some agricultural giants look to protect their research farms from bans against modified food in paradise. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Honolulu on […]
  
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• Man investigated after threats made against mosques in Redmond, Seattle

  15-06-2016 20:34
  
  Police are investigating whether a man arrested for allegedly threatening a Seattle mosque also made threats against a Redmond mosque.
  
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• State won’t renew Corrections contract with company criticized by GOP

  15-06-2016 20:13
  
  After a GOP-led investigation criticized a company doing business with the Washington State Department of Corrections, the agency has decided not to renew a contract with Assessments.com.
  
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• Read Times reporter Dan Beekman’s reddit AMA on Seattle’s homeless crisis

  15-06-2016 20:01
  
  City Hall reporter Dan Beekman recently traveled to San Francisco and Houston to explore approaches other cities are using to end the homeless crisis. Ask him anything.
  
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• Join Times’ reporter Dan Beekman for a reddit AMA on Seattle’s homeless crisis

  15-06-2016 20:01
  
  City Hall reporter Dan Beekman recently traveled to San Francisco and Houston to explore approaches other cities are using to end the homeless crisis. Ask him anything.
  
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• Six-story, steel-frame building put to earthquake test

  15-06-2016 19:28
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — California researchers plan to rock and rattle a six-story steel-frame building on the world’s largest shake table to see if the structure can withstand the force equal to a 6.7-magnitude earthquake. Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, hope the experiment Wednesday will help them determine whether steel frames are […]
  
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• A crucial second note heard in soundtrack of chaotic cosmos

  15-06-2016 19:27
  
  The wave is only noticed on Earth in incredibly tiny misalignments of split laser beams in detectors both in Hanford and in Louisiana. That mismatch is a vibration that scientists can actually hear as sound.
  
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• Deputies search landfill for remains of Olympia woman

  15-06-2016 18:53
  
  The search for 60-year-old Gail Doyle has led Thurston County sheriff’s deputies to a remote landfill.
  
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• SpaceX rocket crashes in latest attempt at barge landing

  15-06-2016 18:37
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After three successes, a leftover SpaceX rocket booster crashed Wednesday while trying to land on an ocean barge. The attempt came minutes after the Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched two satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida. SpaceX chief Elon Musk said via Twitter that there was a problem with one of […]
  
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• SpaceX fails in latest attempt to land rocket on ocean barge

  15-06-2016 18:37
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After three successes, a leftover SpaceX rocket booster crashed Wednesday while trying to land on an ocean barge. The attempt came minutes after the Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched two satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida. SpaceX chief Elon Musk said via Twitter that there was a problem with one of […]
  
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• Inglemoor High cancels classes after threats to students

  15-06-2016 18:01
  
  A social-media post threatened both the school and its students, officials said.
  
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• Inglemoor High cancels classes after threat to students

  15-06-2016 18:01
  
  A social-media post threatened both the school and its students, officials said.
  
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• Important news in higher ed: Federal Pell grants may soon cover summer school

  15-06-2016 15:02
  
  Congress could approve the use of the federal student aid known as Pell Grants year-round, a proposal that has bipartisan support.
  
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• The unraveling of a Kirkland crafter’s yarn business

  15-06-2016 15:00
  
  Stephanie Cullison was one of the most admired independent yarn dyers in the niche world of knitting. But she fell from grace after accepting money for yarn she never sent. As crafting enjoys a renaissance and more artisans start businesses, her story serves as a cautionary tale.
  
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• New sheriff’s watchdog: ‘civil-liberties principles are entirely consistent with best police practices’

  15-06-2016 15:00
  
  Deborah Jacobs, who worked for the American Civil Liberties Union for many years, has been hired as director of King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight.
  
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• New King County Sheriff’s watchdog: ‘civil-liberties … are entirely consistent with best police practices’

  15-06-2016 15:00
  
  Deborah Jacobs, who worked for the American Civil Liberties Union for many years, has been hired as director of King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight.
  
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• Scientists: Drop Arctic from plans for offshore drilling

  15-06-2016 07:15
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Nearly 400 scientists have signed a letter urging President Obama to eliminate the possibility of Arctic offshore drilling in the near future by taking the Arctic Ocean out of the next federal offshore lease sale plan. The scientists include Jane Lubchenco, Obama’s former administrator of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, […]
  
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• Northbound I-5 blocked following double-fatal collision in Lacey

  15-06-2016 05:13
  
  The wreck involving an overturned semi-truck happened Tuesday evening just south of Marvin Road about 5:50 p.m. and involved multiple vehicles, Washington State Patrol Trooper Shaneka Phillips said.
  
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• Double-fatal crash blocks all lanes of northbound I-5 in Lacey

  15-06-2016 05:13
  
  The wreck involving an overturned semi-truck happened Tuesday evening just south of Marvin Road about 5:50 p.m. and involved multiple vehicles, Washington State Patrol Trooper Shaneka Phillips said.
  
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• Harvard study shows Trump, Sanders got a heap o’ positive news coverage

  15-06-2016 05:04
  
  Now if only someone could convince their supporters of this.
  
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• Elevated copper found in drinking water at 5 Olympia schools

  15-06-2016 04:59
  
  The water will be tested to determine the source of the problem, officials said.
  
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• Facebook offers tools for those who fear a friend may be suicidal

  15-06-2016 04:30
  
  Facebook is planning to take a more direct role in stopping suicide. Users can flag friends’ posts, and a team at the social network can offer suicide-prevention tools for the concerned person and the one at risk.
  
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• ‘Star Trek’ exhibit at EMP | Photos

  15-06-2016 03:45
  
  EMP Museum’s “Star Trek” exhibit marks the 50th anniversary of the television show that has inspired people for decades.
  
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• Challenging ‘Star Trek’ exhibits at EMP

  15-06-2016 03:45
  
  EMP Museum’s “Star Trek” exhibit marks the 50th anniversary of the television show that has inspired people for decades.
  
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• Dramatic video shows hero disarming shooter at Seattle Pacific University in 2014

  15-06-2016 02:24
  
  Newly released surveillance footage show moments of horror and heroism at Seattle Pacific University after a gunman opened fire on students two years ago.
  
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• Dramatic video shows hero disarm shooter at Seattle Pacific University in 2014

  15-06-2016 02:24
  
  Newly released surveillance footage show moments of horror and heroism at Seattle Pacific University after a gunman opened fire on students two years ago.
  
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• Feds announce $82 million for nuclear energy research

  15-06-2016 00:34
  
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has announced $82 million for nuclear energy projects in 28 states as part of the government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions. Moniz said Tuesday that the 93 research projects will help scientists innovate with nuclear technologies that can eventually enter the commercial market. He made the […]
  
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• Western State CEO can stay out of jail for now

  15-06-2016 00:27
  
  After a court stepped in, Western State Hospital’s CEO won’t have to report to jail Wednesday in a dispute over admitting a patient.
  
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• Court steps in to delay Western State CEO going to jail over patient dispute

  15-06-2016 00:27
  After a court stepped in, Western State Hospital’s CEO won’t have to report to jail Wednesday in a dispute over admitting a patient.
  
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• Man arrested after threats made against Seattle mosque

  15-06-2016 00:18
  
  A man who allegedly threatened a Seattle mosque was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a brief standoff in North Seattle.
  
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• Man arrested after threatening shooting at Seattle mosque

  15-06-2016 00:18
  
  A man who allegedly threatened to shoot up a Seattle mosque was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a brief standoff in North Seattle.
  
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• New data will help Colorado study health effects of fracking

  15-06-2016 00:00
  
  DENVER (AP) — New data on air pollution from fracking wells in Colorado will be a big help in assessing whether the emissions are harmful to human health, state officials say. A three-year study released Tuesday measured methane — a greenhouse gas — and ozone-causing compounds that were released from new natural gas wells in […]
  
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