Washingtonians encouraged to ask, ‘Is this for real?’

Posted by on May 24, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on Washingtonians encouraged to ask, ‘Is this for real?’ SEATTLE — With scams on the rise, more people find themselves asking, "Is this for real?"
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Could Twitter become a user-owned co-op?

Posted by on May 10, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on Could Twitter become a user-owned co-op? SEATTLE — What if ownership of the social media website Twitter was turned over to its users?
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What do schools need from McCleary decision?

Posted by on May 10, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on What do schools need from McCleary decision? OLYMPIA — The clock is ticking again this year for the Washington State Legislature to figure out how to address the Supreme Court's McCleary decision that requires the state to properly fund schools.
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State Native American voices ‘ignored’ in NW pipeline fight

Posted by on May 10, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on State Native American voices ‘ignored’ in NW pipeline fight SEATTLE — The mother of all pipelines could be coming to the Northwest, and Native Americans in the region want their voices heard on the proposal.
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A long and rainy winter gives Washington residents time to prepare for allergy season

Posted by on Apr 19, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on A long and rainy winter gives Washington residents time to prepare for allergy season SEATTLE — While the Northwest's long and rainy winter may have delayed spring, it won't keep allergy season at bay for much longer.
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Antibiotic-free chicken on menu at KFC

Posted by on Apr 19, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on Antibiotic-free chicken on menu at KFC SEATTLE — Consumer and public health advocates are applauding the latest pledge by a fast food chain to phase out its use of chickens raised on antibiotics.
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Judge orders more water over dams to help NW salmon

Posted by on Apr 19, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on Judge orders more water over dams to help NW salmon SEATTLE — A federal judge has ordered more water be released from dams on the lower Columbia and Snake rivers to improve survival chances for endangered salmon in the region.
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Doctor’s advice: Tips for spotting, treating colorectal cancer

Posted by on Apr 12, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on Doctor’s advice: Tips for spotting, treating colorectal cancer SEATTLE — A new report on the rising rates of colorectal cancer among young people is sparking concern and action on what to do to prevent the deadly disease.
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Students urge full funding of State Need Grants

Posted by on Mar 29, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on Students urge full funding of State Need Grants OLYMPIA — Students receiving the State Need Grant are urging the Washington State Legislature to fully fund the grant program so that more students can afford higher education.
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Science could be close to Parkinson’s cure

Posted by on Mar 22, 2017 in All Content, News, Washington News Service | Comments Off on Science could be close to Parkinson’s cure SEATTLE — Actor Michael J. Fox put a face on a disease that plagues about a million people in the United States. Parkinson's is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that causes shaking, tremors and a loss of balance.
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