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1 day ago · D.C.’s coldest day this season showed winter’s coming Sunday in Washington had all the ingredients of winter, wind, cold and snow. Seven days from the solstice, winter seemed to …

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4 days ago · Destructive flooding hits Washington state, with six rivers at dangerous levels Severe flooding has led to evacuation orders and water rescues. More rain is expected Thursday.

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4 days ago · “I think it was Dowd, honestly,” forward Connor McMichael said, when asked what led to Washington’s strong third period. “I think that was the biggest reason.”

5 days ago · Washington state is under a state of emergency from a barrage of torrential rain that’s sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused mudslides to close highways and trapped …

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