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Shifting snowfall patterns hurt areas that rely on winter visitors

Anyone involved in the winter tourism industry knows what uncertainty feels like.

Senate panel blocks gun bills

OLYMPIA — A Senate committee led by firearm-friendly lawmakers blocked five gun control bills Friday, suggesting that this year’s momentum related to weapons laws may not be enough to win passage.

Members of first U.S team to top Everest reunite

BERKELEY, Calif. — It might be hard to conceive now, in an era of extreme sports and ultra-light equipment, but there was a time when Americans who set out to conquer mountains engaged in a pursuit that was as lonely as it was dangerous.

Oregon Zoo sea otter has talent for hoops

PORTLAND — Nothing but net? No problem for one sporty sea otter at the Oregon Zoo.

Seattle shoreline cameras upset some residents

Threatened-species status sought for wolverines

520 bridge tolls bring in $50M in first year

State Route 520 bridge tolls bring in $50M in first year

Wash. School for Blind teaches with technology

VANCOUVER, Wash. — When Robin Lowell’s husband’s job required the family to move to Snoqualmie, 170 miles from Vancouver, Washington State School for the Blind retained Lowell and sought a solution to make distance learning work.