Police: Gunman fired more than 70 rounds at July 4 parade
The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun that killed at least six people, then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said Tuesday. The July 4 shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores and now community parades have all become killing grounds in recent months. This time, the bloodshed came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together. Continue reading at The Associated Press. (John Starks)
Washington launches new Indigenous missing person alert system
State highway signs will now alert drivers when an Indigenous person goes missing and is believed to be in danger. At midnight July 1, Washington State Patrol launched the new Missing Indigenous Person Alert system. It will broadcast messages on signs and the highway advisory radio system. It will also notify all Washington law enforcement electronically. It’s similar to an Amber Alert for children or a Silver Alert for seniors. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Olivia Vanni)
Decrease in salmon threatens Southern Resident killer whales, study finds
Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their already small numbers, according to a study by the University of British Columbia. Researchers looked at the requirements and availability of prey for Northeastern Pacific Southern Resident killer whales. The study found a fluctuating level of salmon from spawning areas on rivers had a detrimental effect on killer whale health, threatening a small and fragile group of whales. “It really appears like they cannot take (many) more rough years,” said Fanny Couture, lead researcher for the study. Continue reading at The Associated Press.
Associated Press
Decrease in salmon threatens Southern Resident killer whales, study finds
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Police: Gunman fired more than 70 rounds at July 4 parade
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Bellingham Herald
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The Daily News
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Washington launches new Indigenous missing person alert system (Lekanoff)
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Kitsap Sun
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Olympian
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Peninsula Daily News
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Port Townsend Leader
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Skagit Valley Herald
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Snoqualmie Valley Record
Mill Site development gets go-ahead, council to vote on project this summer
Tri-City Herald
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KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
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NW Public Radio
New Gun Restrictions Take Effect July 1 In Washington
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MyNorthwest
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