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January 2021 brought less snow than usual, with about an inch forecast for next week

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a colder, snowier winter than usual for Washington this year, but January clocked in below average for...

Canada's economy showed unexpected strength to end 2020

Canada’s economy showed surprising strength in the final two months of 2020, even amid a new wave of COVID-19 restrictions. Gross domestic product expanded...

UW study finds Amazon promotes vaccine lies, especially to already misinformed users

Findings from University of Washington researchers’ audit of Amazon algorithms point to a dire situation: The tech giant’s search engine promotes misinformation about vaccines....

Teachers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 within four to six weeks

If the supply chain cooperates, all public and private school employees who want a COVID-19 vaccine will begin receiving the shot within the next...

There Are Plenty of Ways to Celebrate National Pizza Day in Vancouver!

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. Frying Pan Pizza Kit; Photo: Tara Lee National Pizza Day takes place on February 9 but let’s be honest:...

Pandemic projects: Carousel horse collector restores old mare Corona to new glory

Richard Cox’s pandemic project was spurred by a case of seller’s remorse. A few years ago, he and his wife, Pat, thought they might...

U.S. employment costs rise modestly in fourth quarter

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Wages and benefits for U.S. workers rose in the last quarter of the year, putting all of 2020 in somewhat...

GameStop soars, and Wall Street bends under the pressure

NEW YORK — GameStop’s stock was back to the races Friday, and the overall U.S. market is down again, as the saga that’s captivated...

Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Crews douse burning garage wall ignited by faulty wiring

Firefighters in the Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a recent garage fire that they were able to extinguish before it spread to the...

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