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DopFone: Doppler-Based Fetal Heart Rate Estimation Using Commodity Smartphones
Computer science researchers at the University of Washington are testing a phone app to determine if it can accurately monitor fetal heart rates during pregnancy.
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Cameron Sheppard/The News TribunePierce County’s first-ever homeless shelter access hub recently secured funding to continue its services for at least two years. -
Monica Carrillo-CasasCHEWELAH – For the past six months, Virginia Thomas has asked customers the same question: "What's your favorite cheese?"
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Jordan TanSinger-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work. -
Justus Sanchez/KNKXThe recordings, compositions and stories of Bown are limited. But they reveal a woman who, at the piano bench, swung with command, expression, and skill.
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is straying from her predecessor’s artificial intelligence ambitions, pausing the rollout of Microsoft’s AI Copilot chatbot for city employees. -
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to Washingtonians who need help repairing their homes and businesses after major flooding in December. -
The Pacific Fishery Management Council voted this month to loosen regulations on eight groundfish stocks in Washington and Oregon, after doing the same for 39 stocks last year. -
The Washington Legislature wrapped up the 2026 session last week. Updates to the budget included cuts to childcare subsidies and a one-time pull from the state's rainy day fund.
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Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes. -
Seattle's iconic organ trio McTuff — Joe Doria, guitarist Andy Coe, drummer D'Vonne Lewis — brings soulful sounds to the KNKX studios.
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