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Conservation & Community: A private land donation is permanently expanding Little Spokane River habitat for the Kalispel Tribe, adding 280 acres to a 605-acre protected area and totaling 885 acres over time—supporting wildlife, clean water, and Tribal cultural stewardship. Workforce & Education: The Machinists Institute is expanding in north Spokane, aiming to funnel more students into paid apprenticeships and skilled trades as college enrollment keeps sliding. Public Safety: Everett’s 1980s cold-case double murders are solved—Mitchell Gaff gets 50 years to life after DNA links him to the killings. Local Justice: A North Seattle rape suspect pleads not guilty with $1M bail, while a separate case heads to federal court after a man allegedly threw a rock at a Hawaii monk seal. Health Alerts: Three Seattle-area beaches are closed due to dangerous bacteria levels. Business & Tech: Amazon pushes faster delivery further with a 30-minute service rollout, while Canvas faces fallout after a major ShinyHunters extortion breach. Civic Planning: Everett grad students pitch a vacancy tax to keep big retail spaces from sitting empty.

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Washington state tech layoffs are second highest in the country

Washington state tech layoffs are second highest in the country

Seattle feels the rush of hydropower

Seattle feels the rush of hydropower

Seattle Police releases photos of suspect in UW student murder

Seattle Police releases photos of suspect in UW student murder

3 Seattle area beaches closed due to high bacteria levels

3 Seattle area beaches closed due to high bacteria levels

North Seattle rape suspect pleads not guilty; bail set at $1M

North Seattle rape suspect pleads not guilty; bail set at $1M

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

Give the gift of life: Bloodworks Northwest in West Seattle this week with donation opportunities and a giveaway

Give the gift of life: Bloodworks Northwest in West Seattle this week with donation opportunities and a giveaway


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