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Buzzworthy: Honeybee health blooming at federal facilities across the country

Buzzworthy: Honeybee health blooming at federal facilities across the country

Buzzworthy: Honeybee health blooming at federal facilities across the country

The hives, which are placed at several federal sites across the country, are part of a wider network with a mission.

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Marine neuroscientist explains why living in a tank can harm an orca's brain

Some researchers say whales released from tanks will need an "in-between" after their release, providing the most natural life possible while still providing care.
Sen. Murray pledges work to invest in South Park flooding prevention, climate resilience

Patty Murray said she is working to secure $3 million to go toward drainage work and flooding prevention in Seattle's South Park neighborhood.
'She is home': Famous orca’s former trainers, vet oppose plans to release her

A group of former trainers and vets say they don’t believe Tokitae can survive transport at her age, and even if she does, her release could endanger her own family.

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Supreme Court rules against EPA in wetlands regulation case
Washington farmers fume over fuel surcharge
Who has Tokitae tanked with at the Miami Seaquarium?
Why was the water orange in West Seattle? Scientists explain why
Sustainable till death do us part, and 45 days beyond; mushroom coffin a last best wish for some
The 'off-ramp' for captive cetaceans: Behind the effort to build a whale sanctuary near Nova Scotia
DNR says final commercial net pen removal underway near Bainbridge Island
'Welcome home Tokitae': Seattle third graders eagerly await return of famous orca

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver calls expansion a 'possibility'

Could Seattle be close to bringing back the Sonics? For the first time, NBA commish Adam Silver calls expansion a "possibility" and gives a timeline for it to happen
State, county-run ferry systems face problems with aging fleets

A failed generator on the Christine Anderson shut down ferry service out of Steilacoom on Saturday. Steilacoom II, its sister-ship, was also out of service.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver calls expansion a 'possibility'

Could Seattle be close to bringing back the Sonics? For the first time, NBA commish Adam Silver calls expansion a "possibility" and gives a timeline for it to happen
Heim drives in 5 as Rangers keep rolling in 12-3 rout of Mariners

Jonah Heim homered and drove in five runs, and Texas' offense kept rolling Sunday in a 12-3 victory that finished a sweep of the Seattle Mariners.