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Keeping Washington’s expanding space business growing

Keeping Washington’s expanding space business growing

Keeping Washington’s expanding space business growing

When we think of space flight, we usually think of Cape Canaveral or Houston, Texas. But the space industry is growing in Washington, and it's not just about airplanes anymore.

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Drought conditions may persist in Pacific Northwest as El Nino moves in

The winter outlook in Western Washington continues to show higher-than-normal chances of warmer temperatures, with the possibility of drier conditions.

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Breaching dams to save Northwest orcas is contentious issue

The idea of breaching four dams on Washington's Lower Snake River to get more salmon to Southern Resident orcas has gained renewed attention as the whales have hit the lowest numbers in more than three decades.

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What's next for Paul Allen's big investments?

Paul Allen's fingerprints are all over Seattle and a broad variety of industries, from sports to music and health sciences to space ventures. So what's next for his major investments?

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These headphones are better than Apple AirPods and half the price!

The new Treblab X5 HD Bluetooth wireless headphones are the best pair of smart in-ear headphones you will ever own.

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Ebay suing Amazon on grounds of poaching its sellers

Ebay filed a lawsuit against Amazon Wednesday, saying the online retail giant used eBay's messaging system to steal its sellers.

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Ex-Microsoft sports director charged with stealing $1.5 million

A former director of sports marketing at Microsoft was indicted on five counts of wire fraud on Wednesday.

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Founder of Snopes works from his Tacoma home

The founder of the Snopes fact-checking website works out of his Tacoma home.

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Snoqualmie company designed tech for moon landings

The new film "First Man" tells the story of Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon. KING 5 recently visited a little-known Snoqualmie company, which played an essential role in the moon landings.

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Washington could use rideshare Uber, app Waze for traffic solutions

Washington could lean on private companies to ease gridlock. A partnership between Uber and Mercer Island has helped riders get to an overcrowded parking lot, and a Waze partnership could encourage carpooling.

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Amazon Alexa-enabled wireless speakers are under $50 today

This sale started with a mistake in an Amazon listing.

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The best LED flashlight to have in a storm or emergency is on sale

This flashlight can survive being run over by a four-ton airplane.

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Stephen Hawking warns AI, ‘superhumans’ could wipe humanity in posthumous book

Artificial intelligence could prove "huge" to humanity so long as restrictions are in place to control how quickly it grows, Stephen Hawking writes in his new book.

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How Paul Allen, Bill Gates brought a computer into every home

The two friends dropped out of college to pursue the future they envisioned: A world with a computer in every home.

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Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and Seahawks owner, dies at 65

Microsoft co-founder and Seahawks owner Paul Allen has died following a battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

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Timeline: Paul Allen’s impact on Pacific Northwest

Paul Allen's legacy is felt across widespread industries. Here's a look at what he accomplished.

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Scientists urge orca task force to prioritize salmon efforts

Scientists recommended increasing spill levels at dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers and removing dams on the Snake River to create a more hospitable habitat for salmon and hopefully increase prey for orcas.

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'Our world has lost a force for good': Community reacts to Paul Allen death

Leaders spanning business, arts, sports, and politics all shared condolences after Paul Allen's death.

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Bird joins Lime deploying scooter share in Tacoma

Tacoma is speeding past Seattle in the new mobility craze.

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Facebook hack update: Nearly 30 million users' data stolen. How to find out if you're one of them

Security experts say the 14 million users who had extensive personal information swiped are now extremely vulnerable.

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Free light festival illuminates Seattle this weekend

A recipe of art and technology will create a feast of lights at a festival in Seattle this weekend.

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Farmers disagree on value of Washington's carbon initiative

Some see I-1631 as an important investment in a carbon-free future, but others say the costs will hurt many growers without any guarantees.

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Stop the robocalls! Attorneys general ask FCC to allow new technology to block scammers

Scammers have found ways to get around the blocks currently approved by the FCC. Now, attorneys general from 35 states are asking them to take stronger action.

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This $40 white noise machine can help you sleep and work

If you want to do better work or get better sleep, this deal is a winner.

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Boeing Dreamliner, Starbucks featured in aviation theme park in Japan

A new airport attraction brings a taste of Seattle to Japan.

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