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Husband, father, teacher…human. This my personal account and is not affiliated with my employer.
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Recap: Rashid Shaheed scored on the opening kick and Kenneth Walker III ran for three TDs as the #Seahawks thumped the 49ers 41-6 to reach the NFC championship game.
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Seattle Seahawks thrash 49ers 41-6 to advance in playoffs
Rashid Shaheed scored on the opening kickoff and Kenneth Walker III ran for three TDs as the Seattle Seahawks moved on to the NFC title game.
sports.mynorthwest.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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Mario Saint-Supery came off the bench to score a career-high 20 points and No. 9 Gonzaga overcame the absence of its top two scorers to beat Seattle U 71-50 at Climate Pledge Arena for the Zags' 12th straight victory.

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No. 9 Gonzaga beats Seattle U without top 2 scorers - Seattle Sports
Mario Saint-Supery scored a career-high 20 points and No. 9 Gonzaga overcame the absence of its top two scorers to beat Seattle U 71-50.
sports.mynorthwest.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Happy hour at Rustic Cork with two of my favorite ladies. It must be Friday!
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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WSU is helping lead a new regional push to decarbonize air travel through the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, bringing together researchers, industry, and policymakers to rapidly scale sustainable aviation fuels across the Pacific Northwest. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/01...
WSU helps launch Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator
The major regional effort brings together public and private partners to rapidly scale the production and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel.
news.wsu.edu
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel:
Officials hope a new state-funded “accelerator” can tackle off-putting prices and other barriers to adoption of the fuel, which can reduce air travel emissions by 50-80%. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/09/w...
Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel • Washington State Standard
Officials hope a new state-funded “accelerator” can tackle off-putting prices and other barriers to adoption of the fuel, which can reduce air travel emissions by 50-80%.
washingtonstatestandard.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Dry January is the practice of not drinking for the first month of the new year. But where did the practice come from? n.pr/3LtUJ4z
Dry January started with 1 person years ago – now its a phenom
Dry January is the practice of not drinking for the first month of the new year. But where did the practice come from?
n.pr
January 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Greetings from Brussels! It must be Friday!
January 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
@elisebeth.bsky.social Happy birthday my Solstice buddy!
December 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It must be Friday! Family time in Nice!
December 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Democracy Now! is looking for early-career journalists to join our team as one-year fellows in the video and digital departments. All fellowships are paid, full-time positions with benefits. More details at democracynow.org/jobs
December 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Washington state awaits an answer on its request for federal aid as it deals with unprecedented river flooding from days of heavy rain. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/12/11/t...
Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers • Washington State Standard
Washington state awaits an answer on its request for federal aid as it deals with unprecedented river flooding from days of heavy rain.
washingtonstatestandard.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents of Western Washington affected by flooding from this week’s atmospheric river. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3KUEPjq
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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A pair of #WSU researchers have been awarded a grant from a global Microsoft initiative to develop an AI roadmap for rural schools, building on contributions from educators, researchers, and industry partners. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11...
WSU team wins Microsoft support to develop AI roadmap for rural schools
Researchers will collaborate with educators, administrators and industry partners to help students in small towns learn about emerging technology.
news.wsu.edu
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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WSU art historian and glassblower Hallie Meredith identified hidden makers’ marks on late Roman glass cups, revealing workshop “brands” that reframe how these masterpieces were made. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU
Hidden signatures of ancient Rome’s master craftsmen revealed
WSU art historian and glassblower Hallie Meredith identified hidden makers’ marks on late Roman glass cups, revealing workshop “brands” that reframe how these masterpieces were made.
news.wsu.edu
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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It is the final day to vote in the 2025 General Election!

I'll be reminding people to vote all morning on local TV and radio. If you haven't turned in your ballot yet, return it to an official ballot drop box.

youtu.be/HGj-pNt-e-k?...
WA Secretary of State talks Election Day
YouTube video by KING 5 Seattle
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November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We had a fantastic tour of the Port of Everett as part of my International Business class!
November 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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WSU and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe have signed a new memorandum of understanding, making Upper Skagit the 15th Tribal Nation to join the university's ongoing partnership promoting respect, recognition, and collaboration. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11... #GoCougs #WSU
Upper Skagit Indian Tribe becomes 15th signatory of memorandum of understanding
The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe has joined WSU’s growing partnership with regional Tribes, signing on as the 15th member of the university’s long-standing memorandum of understanding that promotes colla...
news.wsu.edu
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It must be Friday! Too rainy for us to Trick or Treat, so we opted for tasty hot Chinese food.
November 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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The Ronald Reagan video denouncing tariffs, which Donald is in such a snit about, was posted to YouTube eight years ago. It is authentic. Donald is lying. It is not AI.

We are living in such twisted times, when Ronald Reagan's own words are offensive to Republicans.
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President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It must be Friday! Taking shelter from the atmospheric river.
October 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Looking for a career change? Check out our newly available roles at the Washington Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS). Our office features a variety of divisions and state programs. Join OSOS today: https://bit.ly/3B4YA2o
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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County elections offices throughout Washington have mailed ballots to all voters for the Nov. 4 general election. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3WbXb1v
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Mariners win! Dodgers win! Chan wins! It must be Friday!
October 18, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Dungeness Crab festival can’t be beat! 🦀
October 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It must be Friday! Go Mariners!
October 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM