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The melting of permafrost in the Arctic could release more carbon dioxide (and much methane) into the atmosphere than all the fossil fuels we are burning. "The Big Thaw" follows researchers, distinguished scientists and motivated students, traveling to remote reaches of Siberia to track a major climate impact. [...]

A naked man armed with a gun was shot by Renton police Tuesday morning during a bizarre incident that closed down a busy intersection near Interstate 405, police said. The incident unfolded at about 8:30 a.m. when officers responded to a report of a naked man pointing a gun at customers [...]

Western Washington could endure some extreme weather this winter, which could potentially include more lowland snow. Now is the time to prepare for a season of strong storms. [...]