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  What you need to know about the Mariners' playoff hopes
  The Mariners will need some help to make the postseason but after Wednesday's win, they still have a shot. Here is how they can do it.
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  Associated Press

  Cano, Seager homers lead Mariners to critical 12-4 win over Astros
  Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 12-4 Wednesday to keep pressure on the other AL wild-card contenders.
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  MyNorthwest

  Everett witnesses: Woman said 'get away from me' before firing
  Police were unable to locate the suspect in a shooting near Everett High School Wednesday morning.
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  MyNorthwest

  Why Mayor Murray passed on throwing first pitch at Mariners game
  Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is stepping off the mound, and will hand the ball to this person for first pitch at Safeco Field Thursday. This is why.
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  Dave Ross, KIRO Radio

  Is it wrong not to pay taxes if you figure out a way to do it legally?
  After the Clinton-Trump debate, Dave Ross asks if it Is really wrong to not pay taxes if you figure out a way to do it legally?
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  Associated Press

  2 students, 1 teacher wounded in South Carolina school shooting
  Two students and one teacher were wounded after South Carolina elementary school shooting.
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  MyNorthwest

  Reports: 'Barefoot Bandit' released from prison, out on work release
  The man known as the "Barefoot Bandit" was released from prison and is now out on work release and could be living in a halfway house, according to reports.
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  MyNorthwest

  Tech giants are pumping big money into ST3 campaign
  Some of Western Washington's biggest companies have given money to the Sound Transit 3 campaign that will cost taxpayers and expand light rail.
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  KIRO Radio

  UW professor will ensure superintendent forum is no easy task
  While a forum at Town Hall in Seattle will be focused on children with disabilities, our state’s educational charter requires equal funding for all students, Dr. Ilene Schwartz says.
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  MyNorthwest

  Questions remain after Federal Way road rage incident left new father dead
  Federal Way police are trying to figure out why a road rage incident that led to a murder wasn't reported to them.
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  KIRO 7

  Expect more traffic as UW students return to class
  University of Washington students are getting up and going to class for the first day of the school year Wednesday. Drivers can expect more traffic.
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  Ron and Don, KIRO Radio

  Mount Vernon principal raising funds after Cascade Mall shooting
  The principal at Mount Vernon High School is trying to raise money to outfit his staff and students with "We Are MV" shirts following the shooting death of one of their classmates.