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Environment Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more? In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why. Danielle Venton
Race & Identity A 'lynch mob' did not come for Matt Gaetz, but the phrasing remains powerful Even as a young child, I could understand the idea that words have meaning, which is why when Sen. Lindsey Graham referred to a "lynch mob" coming after Matt Gaetz, I felt my stomach drop. Leah Donnella
Politics Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is Trump's pick for treasury secretary Trump plans to nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Secretary. He'll be tasked with moving big parts of the incoming president's agenda, including tax cuts and tariffs. Scott Horsley
Politics In Trump-leaning Yakima County, Latino voters express mixed feelings Across conservative Eastern Washington, most counties voted for President-elect Donald Trump this year. That includes Yakima County, where 53% of the population is Latino. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Health Bird flu continues to spread in Washington state. What to know about the virus Health officials continue to monitor the spread of bird flu in Washington state, where notable cases emerged over 2024. Diana Opong Hans Anderson Dyer Oxley
Amtrak engineer on Seattle-bound train nearly impaled by fallen tree A railroad engineer was nearly impaled Tuesday night when a Seattle-bound Amtrak Cascades train hit a fallen tree. John Ryan
Seattle police watchdog head resigns in 'mutual' agreement with Mayor Harrell, city says Gino Betts’ resignation comes following scrutiny over his handling of high-profile complaints against former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz and his treatment of colleagues. Ashley Hiruko
Government ‘A perfect storm’: Inside Washington’s massive budget gap Washington lawmakers are preparing to tackle a multibillion dollar gap in the state budget over the next several years. Jeanie Lindsay
Arts & Life The rise of celebrity-lookalike competitions Contestants are dressing up and converging on parks across the U.S. and Europe eager to prove they look like Timothée Chalamet, Harry Styles, Dev Patel and others.