Growing Wildfire in Washington State Forces Evacuation Order for Residents; Medical Facilities Opt for Shelter in Place

CNN — A wildfire in eastern Washington state has prompted two medical facilities to shelter in place and forced some residents to evacuate. The fire, known as the Gray Fire, has already consumed 500 acres near Medical Lake, Washington, according to a social media post by Spokane County Fire District 10 on Friday. Evacuation orders …

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Where can I find the best ticket prices?

If you’re planning to be in Seattle on August 12-13, you’ve chosen the perfect weekend to visit the Emerald City. During those two days, the annual Day In Day Out Festival will take over the Fisher Pavilion and bring some of the biggest names in music to celebrate the occasion. Among the stars performing at …

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Taylor Swift’s Concerts are Creating Earthquakes

When commentators describe Taylor Swift’s concerts as “seismic,” they are not simply using a colorful metaphor. They are actually referring to a physical manifestation of the intense fandom of Swifties. As part of her Eras Tour, the 33-year-old performer recently took the stage at Seattle’s Lumen Field for two nights, and the events were …

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Congress is being consumed by an obsession with UFOs

Earlier today, a congressional hearing witnessed three individuals sharing their encounters with unidentified flying objects (UFOs). One witness, a former Navy pilot, described the numerous sightings of these mysterious objects by both himself and other pilots. Another witness, a retired Navy commander, recounted the time he witnessed a Tic Tac-shaped object hovering over the ocean, …

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New CRISPR Technology Allows Consumption of Genetically Modified Pigs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for the sale of genetically modified pigs at restaurants and grocery stores. These altered pigs, specifically developed as German-style sausages, were created by scientists at Washington State University using the CRISPR gene-editing tool to enhance genetic traits in livestock. By passing elite DNA from …

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Music Festival Killings: Couple Forever Remembered as ‘Soulmates’

The individual accused of fatally shooting a engaged Seattle couple at a music festival in Washington state claimed to police that he was under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms at the time, according to an arrest affidavit. The suspect, an active-duty Army soldier named James M. Kelly, told investigators that he believed the world was …

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My Tribe Is Being Fragmented by Blood-Quantum Laws

As a member of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, my unique circumstance puts me at the potential end of my family line within the tribe. According to tribal regulations, individuals must have at least one-eighth Jamestown S’Klallam blood to be considered a tribe member. Because I am exactly one-eighth, my future children will be ineligible for …

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Two People Killed as Gunman Opens Fire on Crowd Near Music Festival

In a tragic incident, a Washington state campground became the target of a random shooting by a gunman during a nearby music festival. According to Grant County sheriff’s officials, the suspect began firing into the crowd at around 8:30pm CNN reports. Thousands of people were attending an electronic dance music event at the Gorge Amphitheatre …

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Substitute Teachers in High Demand across America

As the Omicron variant began spreading, the already understaffed schools in America faced an even bigger challenge. Since the start of the pandemic, many teachers have retired early or switched careers, contributing to the ongoing substitute and teacher shortage. Now, the situation has reached a breaking point as the increasing number of absences leaves schools …

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