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Oregon State University researchers want to find a way to make your hamburger less bad for the planet by feeding cows in the pasture an unlikely food that’s not grown on land — seaweed.
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U.S. officials are proposing tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. West.
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Boeing’s machinists are returning to work after a bruising strike. But the aerospace giant still has big long-term problems to solve if it’s going to recapture its leading position in the industry.
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Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier, who represents the 8th District, beat Republican Carmen Goers on Thursday.
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Democrats are on course to grow their majorities in the Washington Legislature but Republicans are positioned to sweep seats in one of the state’s most watched districts.
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Transport planners look to design winning plays to beat traffic, border blues. But is that goal possible in high season?
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Ryan Mello is holding onto his lead for executive against Kelly Chambers. Keith Swank is hanging onto his lead against Patti Jackson for sheriff.
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Speaking at an election watch party on Tuesday night, Republican Jim Walsh said there's an opportunity for the Governor Elect to demonstrate he can work across the political divide.
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A federal administrative law judge says Amazon interfered in the last election on unionization at its warehouse in Bessemer, Ala.
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In Western Washington, Clallam County has likely lost its 40 year streak as a bellwether for the presidential election.
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The progressive held a commanding lead over incumbent Tanya Woo 57% to 42% in the special election for the Seattle City Council citywide Position 8 seat.
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Early results on Tuesday night showed the Proposition 1 transportation levy passing with about two thirds of the vote. That lead held up after results updated Wednesday.