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Dec 13 2025WEATHER

Washington's Skagit River: A Test of Time and Tides

In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

When Water Takes Over: Families in Skagit County Face Flooding Challenges

In Skagit County, families are dealing with serious flooding along the Skagit River. The river reached a new high, but the flood wall in downtown Mount Vernon held strong. Now, the water is going down, but not fast enough for those who had to leave their homes. People from eastern communities along

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Border Dispute: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Pause Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have decided to stop fighting again. This isn't new. They've been arguing over land for a long time. The problem started with a map from 1907. Thailand says it's wrong. Cambodia says it's right. A court said Cambodia is right in 1962. Many Thais are still upset about that. Bot

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Western Washington Faces Ongoing Flood and Landslide Challenges

Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Pacific Northwest Faces Severe Flooding and Evacuations

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with a serious situation. Heavy rain has been pouring down for days. This is because of a weather event called an atmospheric river. It brings a lot of moisture from the ocean to the land. Western Washington has been hit the hardest. Many areas are under flood watch

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Coding and Pasta: A Fun Way to Learn Tech Skills

A new children's book is aiming to make coding fun and accessible. The book, called "Spaghetti Code, " is written by Karlie Kloss and Vicki Fang. It tells the story of a girl named Kelly Kent who loves spaghetti and coding. In the book, Kelly helps a chef build a pasta-making machine using code. But

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Northwest Drowned in Unusual Rainfall

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rains Bring Floods to the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Pacific Northwest Faces Another Round of Heavy Rain

The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for more rain. This comes after a powerful storm hit the region, causing rivers to swell, roads to close, and people to need rescue from flooded areas. By early Wednesday, some parts of the Cascade Mountains in Washington saw a lot of rain. The National Weath

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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Young Piano Star Hits Big Stage

John Michael Klein, a 13-year-old from Lakewood, is about to play at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York. This is a big deal for any musician, but especially for someone so young. Mikey, as his friends call him, has been practicing a lot to get here. He won a competition online, and that's how he g

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