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8Dio Releases FREE Cajon And Bongo Library For NI Kontakt

8Dio has released The New Cajon and Bongo, a freely downloadable percussion sound library for Native Instruments Kontakt. The New Cajon and Bongo sound library is based on over 7,500 individual Cajon drum and bongo sounds. The sounds were captured from four bongos, two Cajon drums, and two Cajon snares with multiple articulations and velocity [...]

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Democrat Takes Lead in Washington State

The state Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that at least 573 previously disqualified absentee ballots -- potentially enough to swing the state's tightest election ever for Christine Gregoire -- can be counted.




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In Wash. State, Democrat Takes Office Amid Suit

The freshly inaugurated Democratic governor's grip on the job she won by the tissue-thin margin of 129 votes remains wobbly, as Republicans press state courts to order a new election.




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WSU coaches Nick Rolovich and Kyle Smith taking temporary salary reductions as part of ‘cost containment’ measure


To help compensate for lost NCAA distribution and added expenditures caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, Washington State announced multiple “cost containment” measures Monday.




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Dezmon Patmon, the lone WSU Cougar taken in the NFL draft, goes to Indianapolis in sixth round


On the heels of three productive seasons at WSU’s “Z” wide receiver spot, Patmon was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round, and with the 212th overall pick, of the 2020 NFL draft.




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Analysis: Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL draft


Here's a look at how the Pac-12 stacked up against other conferences during the NFL draft.




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Take a trip down memory lane with the best — and worst — memories of the Kingdome


On the anniversary of the Kingdome's implosion, we take a trip down memory lane to relive its best and worst moments.




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WSU coaches Nick Rolovich and Kyle Smith taking temporary salary reductions as part of ‘cost containment’ measure


To help compensate for lost NCAA distribution and added expenditures caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, Washington State announced multiple “cost containment” measures Monday.




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Coronavirus takes a toll in Sweden’s immigrant community


STOCKHOLM (AP) — The flight from Italy was one of the last arrivals that day at the Stockholm airport. A Swedish couple in their 50s walked up and loaded their skis into Razzak Khalaf’s taxi. It was early March and concerns over the coronavirus were already present, but the couple, both coughing for the entire […]




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The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on our collective mental health. Can nutrition help?


Though there isn’t a diet that has been scientifically proven to sustain or improve your mental health, research suggests eating certain foods can correlate with improved mental well-being.




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WSU coaches Nick Rolovich and Kyle Smith taking temporary salary reductions as part of ‘cost containment’ measure


To help compensate for lost NCAA distribution and added expenditures caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, Washington State announced multiple “cost containment” measures Monday.




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Dezmon Patmon, the lone WSU Cougar taken in the NFL draft, goes to Indianapolis in sixth round


On the heels of three productive seasons at WSU’s “Z” wide receiver spot, Patmon was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round, and with the 212th overall pick, of the 2020 NFL draft.




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Analysis: Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL draft


Here's a look at how the Pac-12 stacked up against other conferences during the NFL draft.




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Jarran Reed takes back his old number — which was Jadeveon Clowney’s number last year


Anyone waiting for something to happen with the Seahawks and Jadeveon Clowney has been sorely disappointed the last few days/weeks/months as the standout defensive end remains unsigned by Seattle — or anyone else. And given the dearth of movement on the Clowney front, some took it as a sign that his days in Seattle may […]




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Seahawks GM John Schneider on Jarran Reed taking back Jadeveon Clowney’s number: ‘I don’t remember approving that yet’


So was there really any significance when Jarran Reed tweeted he was going back to his old No. 90? The way GM John Schneider portrayed it, it was much ado about nothing.




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Lyft to lay off 17% of staff as coronavirus takes toll


Lyft is laying off 17% of its staff, the company announced Wednesday, after the coronavirus crisis wrought havoc on the ride-hailing business and cut substantially into its revenue. The layoffs will amount to nearly 1,000 jobs. In an email to the company’s thousands of employees, chief executive Logan Green announced the “difficult news,” including the […]




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No car-tab tax cuts yet as state Supreme Court takes case against Eyman initiative


The order from the state Supreme Court sets deadlines for parties in the case to file documents with the court throughout May and June, meaning a final decision might come this summer.




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Red Jump bikes will temporarily disappear from Seattle streets as Lime takes over


Lime has expressed interest in bringing rentable electric scooters to Seattle, but the rollout of a scooter program is awaiting a decision from the city hearing examiner.




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Reshaping corporations to look beyond shareholders’ profits will take hard work


One of the most powerful business lobbies says it wants to change the calculus that is giving capitalism a bad name. It's a good idea, but faces tremendous resistance.




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May Day protests take on different look this year due to coronavirus


What used to be an annual May Day march for workers’ and immigration rights has taken on a different look this year due to coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions. This year, the march from Judkins Park to downtown Seattle has been canceled. Instead, march sponsors El Comité and the May 1st Action Coalition have scheduled a vehicle […]




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King County Sheriff’s Office will investigate shooting by Seattle police of man sought for taking child at gunpoint in Columbia City


Seattle police released portions of a frantic 911 call and a clip from an officer's body camera showing officers chasing and shooting the suspect at a Columbia City construction site. The 1-year-old infant the man had purportedly kidnapped at gunpoint was recovered unharmed from the scene.




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Here’s what to watch for when UW Huskies take on Utah Utes


Since upsetting Kentucky in December, the Utes have stumbled to a 1-4 record in Pac-12 play. Can the Huskies take care of business on the road in Utah?




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22nd annual Seattle Golf Show set to take place this weekend


The 22nd annual Seattle Golf Show will be held this weekend at the CenturyLink Field Event Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.




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Petra Karr, who dedicated herself to church, theater and taking care of those in need, dies at 60 of coronavirus disease


Petra Karr, who with her husband, Chris, founded what became the theater company ACT 1, died on April 7.




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Jacob Eason fell in the NFL draft. So did the QB make a mistake by leaving UW early?


The assumption last fall was Jacob Eason would dazzle for 12 or 13 games before becoming a first, or maybe second-round pick. Now, he's still on the board heading into Day 3 of the draft.




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Analysis: Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL draft


Here's a look at how the Pac-12 stacked up against other conferences during the NFL draft.




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The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on our collective mental health. Can nutrition help?


Though there isn’t a diet that has been scientifically proven to sustain or improve your mental health, research suggests eating certain foods can correlate with improved mental well-being.




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UPDATING: Seattle-area restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery during the coronavirus pandemic


Check out our interactive list, sorted by neighborhood, of Seattle restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery options due to the recent ban on dining in because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.




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Treat your mom! 15 great Mother’s Day takeout options in the Seattle area


Sunday is Mother's Day, and while the stay-home order and the coronavirus pandemic might make a traditional Mother's Day restaurant brunch impossible, you can bring the restaurant meal to mom instead. Here are some options.




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The Backstory: Thankfully, this turkey-centered tradition can take a little ribbing


This year’s ode to the Thanksgiving feast is a tribute to folks for whom the mere thought of baking from scratch prompts a violent itch.




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Eating through the coronavirus? Take deep breaths instead of another handful of Cheez-Its


In the time of the hunkering down at home for the novel coronavirus, everything you knew about good eating, portion control and feeding your child's brain has gone from your head. But there are a few things you can do.




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Boeing tells workers terms of voluntary layoffs, says air travel recovery will take years


CEO Dave Calhoun tells shareholders that when the market for jets does revive, "our customers' needs will be different." Boeing also told U.S. employees Monday what it is offering in the first wave of voluntary job cuts.




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The orca and the orca catcher: How a generation of killer whales was taken from Puget Sound


HOSTILE WATERS | Namu was Ted Griffin’s greatest prize, a live killer whale, put on display at Seattle’s waterfront. The orca’s journey from wild to captive would spark a worldwide sensation and change everything we knew about "blackfish."




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10 takeaways from the worst jobs report in US history


BALTIMORE (AP) — Brutal. Horrific. Tragic. Choose your description. The April jobs report showed, in harrowing detail, just how terribly the coronavirus outbreak has pummeled the U.S. economy. Most obviously, there’s the 14.7% unemployment rate, the highest since the Great Depression. And the shedding of more than 20 million jobs, by far the worst one-month […]




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May Day protests take on different look this year due to coronavirus


What used to be an annual May Day march for workers’ and immigration rights has taken on a different look this year due to coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions. This year, the march from Judkins Park to downtown Seattle has been canceled. Instead, march sponsors El Comité and the May 1st Action Coalition have scheduled a vehicle […]




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Red Jump bikes will temporarily disappear from Seattle streets as Lime takes over


Lime has expressed interest in bringing rentable electric scooters to Seattle, but the rollout of a scooter program is awaiting a decision from the city hearing examiner.




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Gridlock gone, sports car collectors take over Times Square


NEW YORK — Danny Lin cruised his white sports car down Broadway, the bright lights of Times Square gleaming off his sharply detailed Audi R8. He looped through the tourist hot spot again and again, navigating around Corvettes, Mercedes, Mustangs and BMWs — a parade of high-priced vehicles gathered for a rare photo-op. “I never […]




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Analysis: Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL draft


Here's a look at how the Pac-12 stacked up against other conferences during the NFL draft.




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Saudi Arabia takes 5% stake in Live Nation as coronavirus hits concert industry


The investment, valued at about $500 million, comes as businesses like Live Nation that depend heavily on live events have been hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic.




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Solar, wind energy struggle as coronavirus takes toll


NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. renewable energy industry is reeling from the new coronavirus pandemic, which has delayed construction, put thousands of skilled laborers out of work and sowed doubts about solar and wind projects on the drawing board. In locked-down California, some local agencies that issue permits for new work closed temporarily, and […]




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Without NCAA tournament payout, Gonzaga’s athletic department budget will ‘take a hit’


The West Coast Conference enjoyed one its finest regular seasons and was poised, led by second-ranked Gonzaga, to make more noise – and serious dollars – in the NCAA tournament.




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Demolition and digging done, KeyArena readies for walls to be built as crews take coronavirus precautions


After more than a year of demolition and digging down, KeyArena will finally start building back up next week when the first wall begins to be erected in the venue's northeast quadrant. Workers inside have been diligently — and spaciously — going about their business during the coronavirus pandemic.




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‘I feel so much faster this year’: High-school seniors hoping coronavirus doesn’t take their final shot at glory


The WIAA hasn't canceled the spring postseason, but if schools remain shut down there will be no state tournaments.




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On Trump’s to-do list: Take back the suburbs. Court black voters. Expand the electoral map. Win.


WASHINGTON — Buoyed by his impeachment acquittal and the muddled Democratic primary race, President Donald Trump and his campaign are turning to address his reelection bid’s greatest weaknesses with an aggressive, well-funded but uncertain effort to win back suburban voters turned off by his policies and behavior. His campaign is aiming to regain these voters […]



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Biden Wins Three States and Takes Commaning Lead, as Virus Reshape American Politics


Joe Biden easily defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders in three major primaries on Tuesday, all but extinguishing Sanders’ chances for a comeback, as anxious Americans turned out to vote amid a series of cascading disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic. Biden, the former vice president, won by wide margins in Florida and Illinois and also carried Arizona, […]



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U.S. Industries Are Taking A Massive Toll During The Coronavirus Pandemic

The pandemic has devastated the job markets across the U.S. The April jobs report reveals the massive toll the crisis took on industries — from restaurants and retail to health care and automotive.




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Profit Taking Contributes To Pullback On Wall Street

Stocks showed a notable move to the downside during trading on Thursday, giving back ground following the rally seen over the course of the previous session.




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Seen 'Plandemic'? We Take A Close Look At The Viral Conspiracy Video's Claims

The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube via links that are replaced as quickly as the video-sharing service can remove them for violating its policy against "COVID-19 misinformation."




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Profit Taking May Lead To Initial Pullback On Wall Street

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a lower opening on Monday, with stocks likely to give back ground following the strong upward move seen last week.




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Profit Taking May Lead To Initial Weakness On Wall Street

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a lower opening on Thursday, with stocks likely to give back some ground following the rally seen in the previous session.