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NW News Network
A roller skating rink in Federal Way, Washington, has a remarkable track record of minting future ice skating Olympians. The rink is probably best known for being the early training ground for Apolo Ohno, among others. The streak continues now for an eighth consecutive Winter Olympics with a new short track speedskater on Team USA named Corinne Stoddard. But meanwhile, the storied roller rink is for sale.
Lynne Barre
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NOAA Fisheries
Matt Patterson
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The Associated Press
Ted S. Warren
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The Associated Press file
Concord Records
Brazilian music icon Sergio Mendes brings his joyous music to Seattle's Jazz Alley Jan. 27-30. Check out Robin Lloyd's interview with Mendes at the "Listen" button above, and tune in for more of his music this week on Saturday's Jazz Caliente.
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COVID-19The King County Library System and Public Health—Seattle & King County are partnering to increase access to and availability of COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots. -
The Washington Supreme Court has narrowly upheld an $18 million fine against an association of large food brands that funneled dark money into a state political campaign. The 5-4 decision found that the penalty against the Grocery Manufacturers Association did not violate the U.S. Constitution’s excessive fines ban.
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Gov. Jay Inslee has issued an emergency order to address the exponential population growth of the invasive European green crab within the Lummi Nation’s Sea Pond, Makah Bay, Grays Harbor, and Willapa Bay.
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COVID-19Health officials in Washington state say residents will soon be able to order free at-home COVID-19 tests through a new state website.
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Chris Charles/Origin RecordsGrammy-nominated jazz singer, composer, actress and playwright Nnenna Freelon has suffered many losses over the past few years. She's found a new burst of creativity with her latest album, Time Traveler, and a new podcast. -
courtesy of PDXThe annual PDX Jazz Festival in Portland is known for its breadth and inclusiveness. Now in its 19th year, the festival continues to present artists who are driving the evolution of jazz alongside established jazz masters.
