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The last portion of the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Marion Street and Alaskan Way, across the street from Colman dock in Seattle, is being demolished at left Thursday. The last two-tiered section of the old highway could be gone this weekend. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) — The last portion of the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Marion Street and Alaskan Way, across the street from Colman dock in Seattle,... (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)

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Last section of Alaskan Way Viaduct along waterfront could come down by this weekend

The last remaining section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Marion Street could be taken down as early as this weekend. VIEW

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Washington wide receiver Puka Nacua celebrates after his first reception for the Huskies was also a 28-yard touchdown in the first quarter as the University of Washington Huskies take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday September 14, 2019. 211480

UW Football | In-depth

Puka Nacua made yet another favorable first impression for the Huskies. What will happen next?

After scoring his first career touchdown last week, UW freshman Puka Nacua will attempt to provide a sequel on Saturday in the stadium where two of his brothers played.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. J and K pod whales visited local waters Thursday including the newest southern resident baby. These whales were frolicking near the south end of Whidbey Island.; Taken under NOAA permit 21348 211546 211546

Environment

Southern resident orcas, including newest baby, visit Puget Sound

It was a rare visit this year as the orcas have been spending most of their time on the outer coast of Washington, where the federal government has proposed expanding the whales' critical habitat.

Missy Byrd, a 24-year-old Tacoma resident and Air Force veteran, competes on the 39th edition of CBS’ “Survivor.”

TV/Streaming

Meet the Air Force veteran from Tacoma who’ll be on CBS’ ‘Survivor’ this season

25-year-old Missy Byrd competes on the 39th season of "Survivor," which premieres Sept. 25 on CBS, and also marks the return of previous "Survivor" winners "Boston Rob" Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine — as mentors this time. Updated 9:31 am