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The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they will relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border in a new domed stadium that will be ready by the 2031 season.
Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they will relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border in a new domed stadium that will be ready by the 2031 season.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The Justice Department has begun publishing the Epstein files, releasing documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.
Justice Department begins release of the Epstein files
The Justice Department has begun publishing the Epstein files, releasing documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The WNBA's Players' Association announce that its members voted to authorize a strike if necessary as the extended Jan. 9 deadline for contract negotiations with the league looms.
WNBA players' union votes to authorize strike as deadline for new contract approaches
It's been months of stalled talks over the players' new collective bargaining agreement as the union demands a new pay structure among other key changes.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Former NASCAR star Greg Biffle dead at 55 in plane crash, congressman says
Former NASCAR star Greg Biffle dead at 55 in plane crash, congressman says
Biffle enjoyed a strong racing career that earned him a Nascar Hall of Fame nomination, along with a spot on Nascar's list of its 75 greatest drivers.
nypost.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Farmers in the lower Colorado River basin are getting a cheaper deal on water than cities are, according to a new report by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and Natural Resources Defense Council.

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UCLA report finds farmers pay far less than cities for Colorado River water
New research shows agricultural districts receive federally supplied water at little to no cost while cities pay hundreds per acre-foot.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Coach Mike McDaniel confirms that Quinn Ewers will start and explains that Zach Wilson will be the backup QB. Tua Tagovailoa will be the emergency third QB.
December 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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A University of Arizona-led study found that exposure to “forever chemicals” in drinking water is threatening the health of babies, and costing the U.S. billions of dollars each year.

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UA study: ‘Forever chemicals’ pose steep risks to infants and hefty national price tag
A new interdisciplinary study found a 191% jump in infant mortality for pregnant women exposed to contaminated drinking water. The study suggests cleanup would cost far less than the harms.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Shocking moment Nick Reiner surrenders on LA street as cops corner him following alleged murders of Rob, Michele
Shocking moment Nick Reiner surrenders on LA street as cops corner him following alleged murders of Rob, Michele
Reiner, 32, was dressed in all dark clothes and wearing a baseball cap as he lingered near a crosswalk at a Metro station just 15 miles away from Rob and Michele Reiner's home in Los Angeles.
nypost.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide. n.pr/3YvaA5G
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death
Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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‘Star Wars’ predicted it: Planet discovered that orbits two suns like Luke Skywalker’s home Tatooine
‘Star Wars’ predicted it: Planet discovered that orbits two suns like Luke Skywalker’s home Tatooine
Dubbed HD 143811 AB b, the interstellar entity is a gas giant that's located some 446 light-years away from Earth in a galaxy far, far away.
nypost.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Really interesting bit of news, you may not believe until you hear about it.

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Benson official created fake Facebook profile, used it to argue with opponents of aluminum plant
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December 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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The Pima County Board of Supervisors will not move forward with a public health analysis that would have considered the health and water impacts from Project Blue, a developing data center in Pima County.

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No health study for Project Blue
Supervisors cite time constraints as critics warn of major water and energy impacts.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.
Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89
A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.
n.pr
September 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Don't forget! Join Cascade PBS and the University Place Pierce County library for a free screening of the "Priced Out: Fear & resistance in WA mobile home parks" documentary, followed by a Q&A with reporters. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public! RSVP here 👇
Priced Out: Documentary Screening and Q&A
Join us for a documentary film centered around Washington state mobile home park tenants, followed by a Q&A with Cascade PBS reporters.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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BREAKING: Giorgio Armani, a stalwart of Milan ready-to-wear who revolutionized fashion with unstructured looks, has died at 91.
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer, has died at 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani, known for his understated elegance, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 due to an undisclosed condition.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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NEW: The City of Seattle regained full local control of the Seattle Police Department Wednesday after U.S. District Court Judge James Robart sided with the city’s motion to terminate the Department of Justice’s longstanding consent decree. The ruling brings to an end 13 years of federal monitoring.
Judge ends federal oversight of Seattle Police after 13 years
The court ruling returns control to local leaders who've promised to continue efforts to reform the department.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Modest Mouse’s lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Isaac Brock is all about ramen. For his last meal, he tells podcast host Rachel Belle he wants both traditional Japanese ramen and Top Ramen, something he ate a lot of in his younger years!
Isaac Brock: Top Ramen
Isaac Brock: Top Ramen
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August 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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NEW: Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is setting aside more than 77,000 acres of forest lands in Western Washington for conservation, the largest such effort in a generation, according to Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove.
Washington to conserve 77,000 acres of older state forests
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is setting aside more than 77,000 acres of forest lands in Western Washington for conservation, the largest such effort in a generation, according to Commi...
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August 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Ever receive an email from a government office & feel like it was written by a chatbot? It might've been.

In Bellingham, records show staff asking ChatGPT to write responses to emails about parking, traffic & more. As AI is used more by local governments, adoption is outpacing ethical guardrails.
Washington cities’ AI policies play catch-up as officials embrace new tech
Adoption outpaces guardrails as AI use raises ethical questions and rules are still being written — sometimes with help from ChatGPT.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Breaking: The Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reached an agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will end his hold-in and get him in uniform for the regular-season opener vs. the Giants, sources told Adam Schefter.

The extension is worth up to $96 million, his agents said.
August 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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NEW: Gov. Ferguson said he remains committed to WA laws that bar local police from cooperating with immigration arrests despite threats from U.S. Attorney General Bondi.

“Let me be very clear, Washington State will not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally faceless accusations,” he said.
Ferguson: WA won't be 'bullied' by federal threats on immigration
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to the governor last week demanding that the state change its "sanctuary" policies.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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NEW: Pierce County’s annual survey of those experiencing homelessness counted an 11% increase over the previous year. The Point-In-Time count is a one-night survey of everyone in the county living in shelters or outdoors. The number counted has more than doubled since 2015, showing a 130% increase.
Pierce County annual homelessness count shows 11% increase
A longer version of this article appeared in The News Tribune. After several months of delay, Pierce County’s annual survey of those experiencing homelessness counted an 11% increase over the previou...
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August 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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The Colts have named Daniel Jones as their starting QB.
August 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Scott Carlon lived in a historic bungalow just outside of Malden. Carlon is still there, tbut he house no longer is: His home & 80% of the Eastern WA town was destroyed in a 2020 wildfire. While residents continues to rebuild, despite setbacks, some still remain in limbo, living in RVs 5 years later
The Newsfeed: 5 years after wildfire, Malden is still rebuilding
After a utility-sparked fire decimated the area in 2020, delayed disaster funds and legal battles leave some in the rural Washington town in limbo.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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In 2020, a tree fell on power lines operated by utility company Avista Corp., creating the Babb Road Fire that would destroy over 120 homes near Malden & Pine City. As Washington enters wildfire season, state regulators have done little to push utility providers to prevent future disasters.
WA families struggle to rebuild after utility-sparked wildfires
Five years after its power lines started a devastating fire in Malden, Avista has settled lawsuits for $27M — but fallen behind on disaster prevention.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM