Susie Tennant at the record release party for Nirvana’s “Nevermind” at Seattle’s Re-bar in September 1991.
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Obituaries

Early champion of Nirvana and other bands dies at 61

Susie Tennant, a longtime member of the Seattle music community, died Thursday. “She was the bond that connected so many,” said one Seattle musician.

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FILE – Trailers provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) near Grand Lake, La., after Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta, on June 15, 2022. The Biden administration is overhauling the country’s disaster assistance programs, expanding aid for survivors of hurricanes, wildfires and other catastrophes and making it easier to access. (Edmund D. Fountain/The New York Times) XNYT0491 XNYT0491

As climate shocks worsen, U.S. disaster agency tries a new approach to aid

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Scope and quality of Gaza tunnels awe Israelis

Local News

Surrounded by waters covered with ice in Sinclair Inlet at Elanden Gardens near Bremerton, an eagle sits on a pylon in 32 degree weather Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Highs should reach the high 30’s Wednesday and Thursday and then warm up to the mid 40’s Friday. 225973

Temps across Western WA begin transition back to normal

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The Trump ballot challenge in WA isn’t as ‘eccentric’ as it may seem

Education Lab

WA districts consider closing schools after steep drops in enrollment
Residency question arises about Seattle School Board member seeking City Council seat
Homegrown Seattle educator honored as top WA principal
Cellphones in WA schools? Readers deliver a strong verdict

Business & Tech

Attorneys from left to right: Daniel Laurence, Furhad Sultani and Melanie Nguyen, hold a press conference at the Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore offices in Seattle on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The conference discussed the recent amendments made to the class action lawsuit against The Boeing Company and Alaska Airlines concerning the incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. Passengers on screen who also spoke are Suzannah Anderson, left and Garet Cunningham, unseen behind Laurence. 225983

Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 passengers find their voices as lawsuits mount WATCH

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Boeing’s challenges can’t be fixed without a culture change

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Kathleen Murray, who lives in Tasmania, stands on her lawn, which won a “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest this month. MUST CREDIT: Kathleen Murray.

Her dried-up yard won an ‘Ugliest Lawn’ award. She hopes it inspires others

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Health

FILE – This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Jan. 5, 2024, shows different views of a Busseto charcuterie sampler with prosciutto, sweet sopressata and dry coppa. On Thursday, Jan. 18, federal health officials expanded a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam’s Club and Costco stores as several people have been sickened or hospitalized after eating Busseto brand and Fratelli Beretta brand meats (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP, File) NYSS406 NYSS406

CDC warns about charcuterie meat trays as salmonella sickens WA residents

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