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Couple who lost everything to California fire finds new hope in Skagit County

Couple who lost everything to California fire finds new hope in Skagit County

Couple who lost everything to California fire finds new hope in Skagit County

Elizabeth and John Driver are starting new lives in Skagit County after losing nearly everything they owned to the devastating California wildfire earlier this year.

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Mariners manager pushes back on allegations of racism from former director

Mariners manager Scott Servais spoke out Tuesday, pushing back against allegations of racist conduct made one month ago by former director Dr. Lorena Martin.

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Alaskan Way Viaduct coming down 30 years after earthquake warning

It's been nearly 30 years since discussions started about replacing Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct. The first warning about the viaduct's vulnerability to earthquakes came after a California quake caused a similar freeway to collapse onto traffic.

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5 things you need to know Wednesday

Stevens Pass and Mount Baker open limited runs on Wednesday, it's been nearly 30 years since discussions started about replacing Alaskan Way Viaduct, and Olympia business owners spoke out about the city's new approach for handling the homeless.

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After investigation, eastside housing program may audit hundreds of homes

Following a KING 5 investigation, a large affordable housing program serving East King County is proposing widespread changes to its policies.

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I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass reopens after hours-long closure

A storm will bring heavy rain to the lowlands and up to 2 feet of snow in parts of the Cascades.

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Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen faces jail time at sentencing Wednesday

Michael Cohen stands to get around four years in prison for multiple crimes, but his lawyers have argued for leniency after he cooperated with federal investigators.

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Oregon City family, victim of email scheme, to lose home days before Christmas

An Oregon City family is out $123,000 after falling for what police described as a sophisticated email scam. The FBI told them investigators traced the money through five banks and it is out of the country.

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Snohomish woman helps decorate White House for holidays

The White House is all lit up for the holidays, and a Snohomish woman had a hand in the decorations.

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Seattle pie shop burglarized for 2nd time in 3 months

The shop Pie in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood was hit by burglars this week for the second time in three months.

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Governor, AG vow to fight Feds’ suit to repeal Hanford sick worker law

The state of Washington is fighting back after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to take away help for sick Hanford workers. Governor Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson said they will defend a new landmark law that helps employees of the nuclear site win worker compensation claims.

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Seattle arena team brings in new contractor as costs rise

There's a new general contract for the Seattle Center Arena. Costs to renovate KeyArena have increased significantly since the arena was first announced.

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UW marching band parents, alumni donate supplies to George school after bus crash

Students and staff involved in a UW Husky Marching Band bus crash were sent to George Elementary School, where they were checked by medics. The students received Thanksgiving meals and other goods from concerned families.

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King County farmers fear code changes will hurt local growers

A proposed change to King County zoning codes is pitting farmers against tasting rooms. The change would allow industrial-type processing facilities on agricultural land that have no connection to any product being grown on the site. Critics argue the changes would hurt farmers and local food.

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Unique Texas treehouse offers luxurious lodging

Unique Texas treehouse offers luxurious lodging

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A new bill on maternal mortality is ‘critical first step,’ but may not address medical mistakes

Maternal safety bill lacks care review mandate

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Officials will survey tornado damage in Kitsap County Wednesday morning

Roofs were ripped off several homes Tuesday when a tornado touched down in Kitsap County. There have been no reports of injuries.

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Here’s what you should do if your Amazon package is stolen by a porch pirate

Porch piracy is a crime that increases around the holidays.

NATION-WORLD

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New York state senator tweets 'Kill yourself!' to GOP aide in clash over parking pass

'Kill yourself!' NY state senator tells GOP aide

NATION-NOW

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Parents talk tech -- the challenges of raising kids in a social media world

Instagrim? Parenting kids in social media age

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Child's crisis becomes Christmas miracle. 20 years later, family celebrates daughter's 'normal life'

Family's Christmas crisis becomes Christmas miracle

NATION-NOW

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How to help kids cope with loss of a loved one during the holidays

Help kids cope with loss of loved one during holidays

NATION-NOW

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Democrats, Republicans look for pathway to avoid a government shutdown as deadline nears

Congress, White House look for way to avert shutdown

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Sorry, airplane passengers, I won't be giving out goody bags to apologize for my kid

I won't be giving out airplane goody bags to apologize for my kid

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A look at what services will – and won't – be interrupted if there is a government shutdown

Here's what will close in a government shutdown

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Updated: 2 hours ago