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How does a cap cloud form?
A cap cloud loomed over Mount Rainier on Friday morning, as seen from the KING 5 Tacoma tower camera. SEATTLE — Even a clear sky contains layers of wet and dry air, that...
Petition seeks to raise the minimum temperature to open cold weather shelters in Whatcom...
Supporters want the minimum temperature raised from 32 degrees to 40. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — With freezing temperatures on the way, workers prepared for the season's first opening of Whatcom County's cold weather shelter...
Limited regulatory changes could drastically decrease collisions between ships and whales, UW study finds
Increased regulations over only 2.6% of the ocean's surface could decrease collisions with whales by a large margin, researchers found. SEATTLE — Today, the leading cause of death in whales is due to...
4 suspects wanted after armed carjacking in Seattle
Seattle police chased the suspects to Burien, where they crashed the stolen car, then fled on foot. BURIEN, Wash. — Four suspects are wanted after an armed carjacking in Seattle where they crashed...
Shelton police officer stabbed during arrest of felony suspect
The officer was taken to the hospital for further evaluation and is expected to make a full recovery. SHELTON, Wash — A Shelton police officer was stabbed during the arrest of a felony...