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Former Whatcom resident, son charged with kidnapping frog biologists in CA
The father and son duo allegedly kidnapped the scientists at gunpoint and used zip ties to bind their hands.
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Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says | Trump tariffs
Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs, the White House announced Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products.The tariffs will hit a wide range of products, the White House said, including wine, hockey sticks and cement.…
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Migration trends, school lawsuit, Mount Rainier rockfall among TNT’s top stories
Also Monday, The News Tribune’s outdoors writer’s paean to Pierce County’s Foothills Trail.
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Wildfire smoke bring health warnings to Western WA
SEATTLE – Wildfire smoke and temperatures climbing into the 90s are settling into Western Washington, creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups across the region. Favorable summer winds kept hazy skies away earlier this season, but shifting weather patterns are now pushing smoke from active fires in Eastern Washington and Oregon toward the Puget Sound area.…
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What a new federal housing law means for WA
How Congress’ new housing bill affects Washington A big piece of legislation regarding housing went into effect last week. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was passed by Congress, a bipartisan effort considered a major step in addressing affordability and supply, especially for first time homebuyers. SEATTLE – Local experts say the recently enacted…
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Cherry harvest by Flathead Lake in full swing
FINLEY POINT — Highway 35 on the east shore of Flathead Lake is home to dozens of cherry orchards, including Pilot Knob Orchard in Yellow Bay.Pilot Knob co-owner Debra Covington said her family has been selling cherries in front of their home since the 1960’s.WATCH: Flathead Lake cherry harvest in full swing Flathead Lake cherry…
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Left lane closures on northbound I-5 this week.
Lanes headed northward will close starting tonight for a week for construction on a road expansion project.
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Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet | Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will “bring back hope” to Britain as he launched his premiership with the surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor and a promise to repair the long-term damage caused to communities during the Thatcher era.The new UK prime minister acknowledged people were “fed up” with politics as…
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Viral ‘Jimothy’ prompts donations to Ballard Food Bank from Seattle Companies
SEATTLE – Viral short-spined raccoon ‘Jimothy’ has driven thousands of dollars in corporate donations to The Ballard Food Bank. What we know: Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward – known for his famous ‘henry’ street art and murals – auctioned off an original Jimothy painting, with proceeds going to The Ballard Food Bank. When Amazon saw…
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Powerball player wins big in Western WA. Here’s where lucky ticket was sold
The odds of winning the Powerball jacket are one in 292 million.