A decision will be made in 2026, with relocation of franchises a possibility.

Seattle and Vegas focus of NBA expansion, commish says
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Crews are working to repair downed power lines and remove trees. Flooding warnings or watches remain for several rivers.

Wind storm knocks out power to thousands, closes or delays schools
Eliza Aronson

The Democratic response to Trump’s and the GOP’s struggles to explain their efforts is ‘please, keep talking.’

Comment: Trump, GOP still aren’t getting it on affordability
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Trump has contradicted himself on release of boat-strike videos, then attacked reporters for pointing that out.

Comment: How to take Trump at his word when he changes it?
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A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Dec. 17
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New research is pointing to a bonus side-effect of the vaccine, leading to further research on other shots.

Comment: Shingles vaccine might also help fend off dementia
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News of a shooting in Providence, R.I., and the call to lock doors, shatter one’s sense of safety.

Harrop: When the lockdown comes in your home town
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Free-pass days were eliminated for MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth, while foreign tourists will pay a premium.

Comment: The exclusion behind National Park System’s new fees
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Parts of U.S. 2, an important road cutting across Washington’s Cascade mountains, will likely remain closed for months due to flood and slide damage, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday.

Highway 2 closure across WA’s Cascade mountains expected to last months
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Edmonds-Woodway, Lake Stevens and Cascade also win swimming duals on Tuesday night.

Kamiak boys swimming picks up two wins
Qasim Ali