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Tacoma hoping for tourism boost as Seattle hosts FIFA World Cup
The Seattle Sports Commission estimates 750,000 people will visit the region. TACOMA, Wash. — As Seattle prepares to host six World Cup matches,...
Fire crews respond to explosion at marijuana facility in Arlington
Fire crews responded to an explosion at an Arlington marijuana grow facility, with no current threat to nearby areas, according to officials. ARLINGTON,...
Work continues on Seattle’s new Amtrak maintenance facility as rail overhaul takes shape
A $300 million project in the SODO neighborhood is more than half complete, with the new Airo fleet expected to launch on the Cascades...
Statewide drought declared in Washington as snowpack dwindles
Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller announced Wednesday "a drought emergency for the fourth year in a row, and this time it is statewide."...
Helicopter rescue saves 2 stranded skiers near Cascade Pass
Two skiers stranded near Cascade Pass were rescued by helicopter last month, officials say. SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Two skiers were rescued from...





