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Walleye numbers in the Snake River are increasing rapidly. That could be a problem for salmon and steelhead

Over the past decade, walleye numbers have dramatically increased in the Snake River. They’ve been spotted upstream of Lower ...
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How salmon ‘rest stops’ on the Yakima River could help fish migrate through hot water

Salmon like water temperatures just so. Rivers can’t be too hot. But there’s one small spot along the lower Yakima River that ...
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Tacoma city manager proposes balanced budget, cuts to staff and programs on the table

Tacoma City Manager Hyun Kim presented his proposed 2027-28 budget to City Council on Tuesday. The city is working to address ...
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Washington state leaders raise alarm over plans to fast-track oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast

Washington state leaders warn that Canada prioritizing an oil pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia could cause ...
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Labor council in Pierce County takes next step, buys building to convert into childcare center

In Pierce County, an organized body of labor unions is trying to tackle the problem of childcare for working families.The ...
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Baumgartner vs. Conroy: Washington state’s 5th Congressional District candidates talk trade, Medicaid, affordability, data centers

Washington state’s two 5th Congressional District candidates — Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner and ...
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Public health leaders say now is the time for vaccinations

Healthcare authorities in Washington and some of its neighboring states have released vaccine recommendations for this respiratory virus season. The group, West Coast Health Alliance, says a flu ...
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US Department of Energy employee, Navy vet indicted for attempting to help a terrorist organization

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in Richland. A federal grand jury has indicted Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of Richland, Washington, for attempting to provide material ...