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Washington State Ferries Greenlights New Hybrid-Electric Ferries
Nautical Voice
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August 18, 2025
OLYMPIA — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, based in Florida, has received a Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to construct two hybrid-electric ferries, with an option for a third. This significant development, announced on August...
New documents reveal Bryan Kohberger’s unsettling behavior while at Washington State University
KREM 2 - Washington State
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August 18, 2025
Documents reveal troubling behaviors of Bryan Kohberger, while a PhD student and TA at WSU, highlighting concerning conduct in academic and social settings. PULLMAN, Wash. — Newly released documents from the Idaho State Police investigation into...
Washington State Ferries engages Eastern Shipbuilding for ferry construction project
Ship Technology
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August 18, 2025
Eastern Shipbuilding Group has obtained a Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) for the construction of two hybrid-electric ferries, with an option for an additional vessel. This development marks the first competitive bidding for...
Bayer Reaches Settlement Over Seattle-Area School PCB Cases
Yahoo Finance
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A machine secures lids onto bottles of Roundup weed killer on the production line at the herbicide manufacturing facility. (Bloomberg) -- Bayer AG agreed to settle cases related to a Seattle-area school where more than 200 people were exposed to...
“This Feels Deeply Wrong”: Scientists Reel in Horror as First Octopus Farm Ignites Global Outcry Over Ethics and Environmental Devastation
Sustainability Times
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August 18, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🐙 Nueva Pescanova proposes the world’s first octopus farm, raising ethical concerns over farming intelligent creatures. ⚖️ The proposed ice slurry killing method is criticized as inhumane, sparking global protests and legislative...
'Old trees matter.' Seattle author Lynda Mapes is writing to save them in her new book
KUOW 94.9 - Washington State
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August 18, 2025
The KUOW Book Club is continuing its summer reading series with Seattle Public Library this month. We're reading environmental journalist and author Lynda V. Mapes' new book, "The Trees are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests." There's a...
First India Day Parade in Seattle highlights ‘Unity in Diversity’ of 28 states
News India Times
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August 18, 2025
Consul General of India in Seattle and Mayor of Seattle along with others, flagging off the First India Day Parade in Seattle (16 August, 2025, Seattle). ALL PHOTOS: Indian Consulate, Seattle More than 2,000 people came to enjoy the India Day...
Alaska Science Forum: If a mountain fell in a wilderness
Chilkat Valley News - Alaska
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August 18, 2025
By Ned Rozell Camped on an island in Southeast Alaska a few mornings ago, Sasha Calvey heard a commotion outside her tent. “(On Aug. 10) at 5:45 a.m., I woke to a loud roar of rushing water,” the 25-year-old kayaker and outdoor educator said....
Seattle's New Surveillance Cameras: Enhancing Safety Or Invading Privacy?
The Quake 102.1 - Washington
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August 18, 2025
Right now, in three locations in the Seattle area if you feel like somebody's watching you, it's probably true. The Seattle police department was authorized to install cameras along North Aurora Avenue, in the downtown Third Avenue corridor and...
Seattle reflects on legacy of supersonic flight projects and SuperSonics basketball
South King News - Washington
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August 17, 2025
Seattle has a long history connected to supersonic flight and professional basketball. In December 1966, the NBA approved an expansion team for Seattle, at the same time The Boeing Company was seeking a government contract to build the nation’s...
Massive underwater volcano on brink of eruption after unprecedented activity, scientists warn
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
Scientists monitoring a massive volcano off the California coast have warned that an eruption is just months away. Axial Seamount, the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest, sits just 300 miles off the US coastline and nearly a mile below...
First 'India Day Parade' Showcased Deep Bond US Shares With India: Seattle Mayor
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seattle, Aug 18 (IANS) In a unique initiative, the 'India Pavilion' at the First 'India Day Parade' organised in Downtown Seattle last week as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations featured more than 30 booths that were set...
Washington state ferry woodworkers keep century-old Colman Clock ticking
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Nicholas Deshais / The Seattle Times / (TNS) Old wooden nameplates of retired ferries adorn the walls of the Washington State Ferries' carpentry shop on Bainbridge Island, where James Eldringhoff was hard at work on a recent morning. Hyak. Elwha....
Chicago hosts Seattle after Ogwumike’s 24-point performance
Lethbridge Herald
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August 18, 2025
By Canadian Press on August 18, 2025. Seattle Storm (17-18, 9-11 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (8-25, 2-14 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm visits the Chicago Sky after Nneka Ogwumike scored 24...
Licensing delays keep social workers, counselors out of Washington state workforce
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Hannah Furfaro / The Seattle Times (TNS) For Hawaii resident Maryn Stevens, Washington state looked like a land of opportunity. When she discovered she could earn more in Washington than Hawaii as an early career mental health counselor, she began...
$18 million worth Geno Auriemma shares heartfelt thoughts after Sue Bird's special Seattle Storm honor
Sportskeeda
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August 18, 2025
UConn legend Sue Bird was honored with a statue outside Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, earning praise from her former college coach, Geno Auriemma. She became the first WNBA player to receive such an honor from her team. The Seattle Storm...
First ever India Day parade in Seattle showcases cultural diversity of all Indian states
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
New York/Seattle: The rich cultural diversity of all the states of India was showcased in Seattle as the Consulate General of India in the city organised the first ever India Day parade to commemorate the country's 79th Independence Day. The...
Maiden India Day parade in Seattle showcases cultural diversity
Awaz The Voice
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August 18, 2025
New York/Seattle The rich cultural diversity of all the states of India was showcased in Seattle as the Consulate General of India in the city organised the first ever India Day parade to commemorate the country’s 79th Independence Day. The...
CAN YOU HELP? Educator searching for West Seattle baker
West Seattle Blog - Washington State
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August 18, 2025
Cheyanne Chadwick, a STEM educator who is program manager for HEART at West Seattle Elementary, is looking for a community member to help with an upcoming project: This fall, my students and I will be working on a science of baking project I’m...
Scientists warn of 1,000ft ‘mega tsunami’ that could kill millions in minutes
Metro
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August 17, 2025
The mega tsunami could wipe out entire cities (Picture: US Navy) Scientists are sounding the alarm about an extraordinary ‘mega tsunami’ that could submerge multiple US states and drown millions in minutes. It’s all do to with the Cascadia...