The Washington State Capitol building last week in Olympia. (Karen Ducey / The Seattle Times)
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Eugene and Linda Lamie, of Homerville, Ga., sit by the grave of their son U.S. Army Sgt. Gene Lamie in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) VAAB402 VAAB402

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Local News

Traffic heads north on I-5 into the city during morning rush hour on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Hump Day” takes on new meaning post pandemic, as Wednesday becomes the most congested point of the workweek. New data from late 2022 show a massive change in commute habits, as most downtown employees work at home Mondays and Fridays and go in-person midweeks.

Heading home on Memorial Day? How to avoid traffic, ferry troubles

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Business & Tech

Vehicles drive down West Nob Hill Boulevard through wildfire smoke Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 in Yakima, Wash. (Evan Abell / Yakima Herald-Republic)

WA wants permanent rules for working outdoors in wildfire smoke

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Nation & World

Portrait of Judy Wade, niece of Luther Story, with memory scrapbook of Luther Story, that her mother put together, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Americus, Georgia. Army Pfc. Luther Herschel Story was awarded the Medal of Honor after he went missing in battle during the Korean War is being buried on Memorial Day near his hometown in Georgia. Wounded Story was last seen on Sept. 1, 1950, when he stayed behind to cover his infantry unit’s retreat. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) GAATJ103 GAATJ103

‘He’s home’: Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains return to Georgia VIEW

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Food & Drink

Roasted shrimp cocktail with horseradish sauce in New York, May 9, 2023. Do as Melissa Clark does, and roast, don’t poach, the shrimp, then serve them with a creamy horseradish rŽmoulade. Food styled by Cyd Raftus McDowell. (Armando Rafael/The New York Times) XNYT0111

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Pacific NW Magazine

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Arts & Life

Kiyon Ross, choreographer and associate artistic director of Pacific Northwest Ballet, leads a rehearsal for a ballet named “…throes of increasing wonder” at the Phelps Center on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Kiyon Ross steps into new role at PNB but finds time for one more dance

Photography

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Mariners

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Madison Huskey leaps into the arms of Sami Reynolds as the Huskies celebrate their 2-0 win over Louisiana to advance to the College World Series. 224031 224031
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Riley Rose Tabladillo, 6 yrs., from the Amercian Heritage Girls helps place flags on the graves of veterans at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery in Lynnwood on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
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