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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Washington's Tough Choice: Studded Tires or Safe Roads?

Washington state is thinking about saying goodbye to studded tires. These tires have metal spikes that help drivers grip icy roads. But, they also cause a lot of damage to the roads. The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) says these tires cost the state over $20 million in road repair

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Mt. Pleasant Welcomes a New Spot for Healing and Moving Better

Mt. Pleasant just got a new place to help people feel better and move easier. MyMichigan Health opened a second spot for physical therapy on Mission Street. This new place is big and has lots of space for different kinds of exercises and treatments. It's open early in the morning and stays open late

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Washington's Rivers Run Wild: A Crisis Unfolds

Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter for Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. , is about to see a big change. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. This is a huge deal because it's been a while since the city has had a mayoral race without an incumbent. Bowser has been in office since 2015. Before that, she spent over ten years in loc

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Nov 10 2025CRIME

Washington, D. C. 's Crime Wave Challenges Recent Claims

Washington, D. C. experienced a grim night with three homicides within just six hours. This happened right after President Donald Trump said the city was much safer now. The victims included two young people and one adult. Police are still looking into these cases. The first shooting happened aroun

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Nov 07 2025SPORTS

Jayden Daniels' Injury Update: Good News for Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels won't need surgery after dislocating his left elbow. Tests showed no ligament damage, which is great news for the team. Daniels got hurt in the fourth quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks. He was tack

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Nov 06 2025WEATHER

Why Washington State Sees So Many UFOs: The Weather Factor

Washington State stands out as the top spot in the U. S. for UFO sightings per person. This isn't just a random occurrence; there are reasons behind it. Some might joke that it's because of the state's unique weather patterns. First, let's consider the numbers. Over the past year, Washington had on

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Nov 04 2025SPORTS

WSU Needs a Wise Old Owl in Their Coaching Nest

Washington State University's football team is struggling, and it's not just about the players. The coaching staff might need a fresh perspective, specifically someone with more experience. Robb Akey, a 59-year-old interim coach, recently led Oregon State to a surprising win against WSU. This victor

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Oct 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

MTV Drops Long-Running Comedy Show After 14 Years

MTV has decided to stop making new episodes of "Ridiculousness, " a comedy show hosted by Rob Dyrdek. The show, which has been on air for 14 years and has 46 seasons, will still have some new episodes coming out until 2026. But after that, there won't be any more. The decision to cancel the show is

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