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US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals.

US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals

Amazon to pay $3.7M to settle Seattle labor law investigation Seattle's Office of Labor Standards alleged that Amazon Flex did not give paid sick time to workers who delivered packages for warehouses.

Amazon to pay $3.7M to settle Seattle labor law investigation

Eastern WA man must relinquish 500-plus artifacts to NW tribe Washington state employee received a tip that a man was digging up artifacts in the northern part of the Umatilla National Forest.

Eastern WA man must relinquish 500-plus artifacts to NW tribe

Kennedy’s vaccine advisory committee meets to discuss hepatitis B shots for newborns A federal vaccine advisory committee is meeting in Atlanta to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born.

Kennedy’s vaccine advisory committee meets to discuss hepatitis B shots for newborns

North Cascades Highway closing for the winter Highway 20, otherwise known as the North Cascades Highway, will close Thursday evening for the winter. It will be months before it reopens.

North Cascades Highway closing for the winter

Is my morning coffee climate friendly? Another factor is what you put in your coffee, especially if you like milk or cream. Milk in a latte can generate twice as much emissions as the coffee itself, a scientist says.

Is my morning coffee climate friendly?

Are pop stars who light up making smoking cool again? Playing with cigarettes seems to be popular again in pop culture at the moment. But these public self-presentations do not mean that the stars actually smoke off stage.

Are pop stars who light up making smoking cool again?

Seattle doubles bailout for ailing affordable housing sector This is the second year the city has spent heavily to support providers of publicly financed affordable housing who are struggling to financially stay above water.

Seattle doubles bailout for ailing affordable housing sector

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend Cold, wintry weather brings risk for pets as well as people.

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend

Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling A new survey of Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees finds that many are already struggling with the high cost of health care.

Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling

Single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds HPV vaccination has been recommended for U.S. girls since 2006, and already the nation is counting fewer cases of precancerous cervical lesions among women in their 20s.

Single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing A high-stakes hearing in the New York murder case against Luigi Mangione is continuing a year to the day after prosecutors say he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Police: Armed man rammed stolen Porsche into Seattle patrol car Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old man Wednesday for investigation of ramming a police vehicle with a stolen car, injuring two officers.

Police: Armed man rammed stolen Porsche into Seattle patrol car

Trump pardons Climate Pledge Arena developer months after indictment Tim Leiweke was pardoned by the president on Tuesday, months after a federal indictment on bid-rigging charges involving the University of Texas at Austin.

Trump pardons Climate Pledge Arena developer months after indictment

Man stabbed in neck during Seattle road rage incident; woman arrested Two people were arguing at Seventh Avenue and Madison Street when a woman allegedly stabbed a man with a multitool blade, according to Seattle police.

Man stabbed in neck during Seattle road rage incident; woman arrested

WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes The governor is vowing to veto sales or property tax increases if they reach his desk next year, as lawmakers prepare to kick off the 2026 legislative session.

WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes

Man fatally shot by Seattle police allegedly pointed gun at officers Few details are available about the man accused of pointing a gun at Seattle police officers before being fatally shot.

Man fatally shot by Seattle police allegedly pointed gun at officers

UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges Wrongful death lawsuits over November's cargo plane crash in Kentucky say the company used planes that averaged 30 years old without adequate maintenance.

UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges

Zahilay names 3 nominees to replace him on King County Council The Metropolitan King County Council will interview the three candidates at its meeting on Tuesday and then choose one to serve through next year's election.

Zahilay names 3 nominees to replace him on King County Council

A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by current FDA vaccine chief A dozen prior leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a scathing denunciation of an FDA memo to staff that made sweeping claims casting doubt on vaccine safety.

A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by current FDA vaccine chief

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds A new study suggests a single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that causes cervical cancer.

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

Tell us: What advice do you have for parents dealing with holiday stress? The things that make the holiday season special can also add up to a stressful time full of high expectations, particularly for parents of younger children.

Tell us: What advice do you have for parents dealing with holiday stress?

Kevin Coe, notorious ‘South Hill rapist,’ dies in Federal Way The 78-year-old was believed to have raped as many as 40 people between 1977 and 1981. He died Wednesday, likely of natural causes, Federal Way police said.

Kevin Coe, notorious ‘South Hill rapist,’ dies in Federal Way

A Seattle shipyard charts major growth even as U.S. shipbuilding struggles Amid a broad decline in Washington shipbuilding, a Seattle company is bucking that trend with efficiency, creative hiring and a willingness to take chances.

A Seattle shipyard charts major growth even as U.S. shipbuilding struggles

Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination The FDA says there is a recall for more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico because of potential metal fragment contamination.

Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination

Democrats Release Images of Epstein’s Private Home The release of the cache of 10 photos and four videos of Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded home appeared to be the latest bid by Democrats to intensify pressure on the Justice Department.

Democrats Release Images of Epstein’s Private Home

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA’s top job Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job.

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA’s top job

Trump to ease mileage rules in bid to curb rising car prices The Trump administration is poised to announce new, less-stringent fuel efficiency standards for automobiles on Wednesday.

Trump to ease mileage rules in bid to curb rising car prices

Former Laker Elden Campbell, known for his effortless style, dies at 57 Former Lakers center Elden Campbell, known for his seemingly effortless style of play and calm and easygoing demeanor, has died at age 57.

Former Laker Elden Campbell, known for his effortless style, dies at 57

Seattle weather: long stretch of rainy days ahead; king tides on its way A marathon of rain in Seattle, overcast supermoon and high coastal tides make for a watery wonderland in Western Washington through the weekend.

Seattle weather: long stretch of rainy days ahead; king tides on its way