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A colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (pink) found within an infected cell (green), cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Maryland. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) — (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Health

Monkeypox cases doubling nearly every week in WA, as U.S. declares public health emergency

Monkeypox cases are doubling nearly every week in Washington, concerning state health officials as vaccine supply runs short.

How some Seattle-area seniors are getting an outdoor escape Updated 6:20 am
Growing Japanese beetle infestation could lead to quarantine in Central WA New 6:00 am
Afghan artist in hiding wants to teach in Tacoma New 6:00 am
Patient sex, safety lapses prompted DOH action against now-closed Fairfax hospital youth unit Updated 6:23 am
A new walk-on ferry will cruise from Des Moines to Seattle Updated 6:05 am

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Local Politics

Larkin to face Schrier in WA congressional race; Herrera Beutler in danger

At Bellevue downtown Park, Abuda (he goes by only one word name) cools off next the the falls. LO LO 221101

Weather

Mini heat wave headed for Seattle area

Only one of these lanes will flow on southbound Interstate 5 during a resurfacing job this weekend in Sodo. This photo is taken facing north, from the Holgate Street overpass.
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Traffic Lab

WSDOT changes I-5 roadwork detours for Seafair, sports events

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT STATE – This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the town of Lind in eastern Washington to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Washington State Department of Transportation via AP) LA404 LA404

Environment

Small WA town grieves after fast-moving wildfire levels six homes

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Transportation

A new walk-on ferry will cruise from Des Moines to Seattle

The M/V Chilkat, recently a whale-watching boat, will carry travelers between Des Moines and Seattle's Pier 66 beginning Aug. 10.

Photography

Stan Sayres Pits – Safari Sunday hydroplane racing – 080722

The log boom is obscured by heat waves as the Miss HomeStreet Bank boat comes back into the pits after the second H1 Unlimited Heat, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Seattle, Wash. 221111

Other Sports

Seattle soaks up Seafair Sunday VIEW

Sue Bird becomes emotional with the ovation the Climate Pledge Arena crowd gives her at a ceremony marking here pending retirement before Sunday’s game.

The Las Vegas Aces played the Seattle Storm in WNBA Basketball Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle, WA. 221190

Storm

Photos: Sue Bird saluted in last regular season home game VIEW

Robbie Ray senses Andrew Velazquez running and throws to first. Velazquez would be gunned down trying to reach second to end the sides in the third, with Abraham Toro making the tag.

The Los Angeles Angels played the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball Friday, August 5, 2022 at T-Mobile Park, in Seattle, WA. 221192

Mariners

Photos: Mariners and Angels get reacquainted VIEW

The astronaut replica suit Ted Huetter of the Museum of Flight gets into is a special-commission for around $10,000 but is not suitable for use in space. It’s lightweight but warm.

from the Museum of Flight, Make-A-Wish people, virtual reality headsets at the Infinite experience.

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Local News

A spacesuit, a dream and virtual reality meet at ‘The Infinite’ in Tacoma VIEW

Education

Cleveland High’s former principal resigns, reaches settlement with Seattle Schools

Cleveland High's former principal Catherine Brown resigned and reached a settlement with Seattle Public Schools after revealing changes to COVID-19 protocols.