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  • caption: This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak.

    Monkeypox arrives in King County: Today So Far

    Monkeypox has shown up in King County. Here's what to know. Also, Boeing finally makes it to the International Space Station. And Washington has a habit of sending youth in crisis to out-of-state boarding schools. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 24, 2022.

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    What do you leave unsaid?: Today So Far

    Mónica Guzmán navigates Seattle's social scene in the first episode of "Subtext." Local mom searches for special baby formula amid shortage. Are you using the WA Notify app during the current surge. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 23, 2022.

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    Seattle's latest discussion to tax big business: Today So far

    The Seattle City Council is considering taxes on big business ... again. But could it be different this time around? Also, Point Defiance's Five Mile Road is cut down to three miles. And a proposed policy change for the Marysville School District has devolved into a culture war. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 19, 2022.

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    Sound Transit has a few new rules: Today So Far

    Sound Transit has a few new rules to enforce its fares. Also, Seattle schools have a problem — not enough bus drivers. And King County officials believe they've solved a lead contamination mystery. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 18, 2022.

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    Primaries are heating up in the NW: Today So Far

    The primaries are heating up in Washington state with Trump-backed candidates going up against their Republican counterparts. Also: Want to take a trip? Consider putting your tourism dollars to good use. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 17, 2022.

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    Western Washington's trashy problem: Today So Far

    The trash is piling high in western Washington. Here's why. Also, the homeless encampment at Seattle's Woodland Park has been cleared. One person hopes this indicates a new city policy. And a Port Orchard man pleads guilty to a charges related to the January 6 insurrection. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 11, 2022.

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    The cold, Covid, and the bird flu: Today So Far

    The Northwest's cold, rainy weather is not going anywhere, anytime soon. Colds are back. Covid is surging again. And while we're at it, the bird flu has arrived. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 9, 2022.

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    Bless you! NW allergies and climate change: Today So Far

    Allergies are expected to get more severe in the years ahead as climate change progresses and gives more time for pollen to spread. Also, the much-needed battery industry will soon have a Washington-powered boost thanks to a new operation in Moses Lake. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 5, 2022.