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Nurse Jessica Franz, shows a photo of her mother-in-law, Elaine Franz, outside Olathe Medical Center after working the graveyard shift Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Olathe, Kan. Elaine Franz died Nov. 10, one day before her 78th birthday, after contracting COVID-19. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Empty seats, delivered feasts as virus changes Thanksgiving

By Regina Garcia Cano, Matt Sedensky and Heather Hollingsworth | The Associated Press

Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as officials deliberate during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

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FOOTBALL: Rolovich says Cougars will be able to play USC on Dec. 4

By Tim Booth | The Associated Press

A KidiZoom Creator Cam by VTech is displayed at the Toy Fair, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in New York. The digital camera comes with a green screen and animated backgrounds allowing kids to go to outer space, get chased by T-Rex, or make things disappear. The camera comes with a tabletop tripod, which can also be used as a selfie stick. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Holiday trends to watch: Adult Play-Doh; stores with shipping

By Joseph Pisani and Anne D’Innocenzio | The Associated Press

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88), defended by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58), is unable to make the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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AP SPORTS BRIEFS: Texans pull away from reeling Lions; Cougs win opener

DETROIT — Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for…

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wears a mask on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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SEAHAWKS: Seattle only team in NFL with no COVID-19 positives — so far

By Gregg Bell | McClatchy News Service

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Believe: Your Local Holiday Shopping Guide

The 2020 Believe special section is now available to read online.

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Giving Tuesday

The 2020 Giving Tuesday special section is now available to read online.

Washington's Nate Pryor passes during an NCAA college basketball practice Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Seattle. Pryor is among several transfers to Washington who the Huskies are hopeful can all make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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UW BASKETBALL: Huskies schedule Sunday game with No. 2 Baylor

By Lauren Kirschman

A mural depicting Diego Maradona, by street artist Jorit, is painted on a building in Naples, Italy, March 24, 2017. Diego Maradona has died. The Argentine soccer great was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60. (Marco Cantile/LaPresse via AP)

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SOCCER: Argentine legend Maradona dies

By Debora Ray | The Associated Press

Washington's Cade Otton heads to the end zone to score on a 20-yard pass reception against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Huskies schedule Saturday game with Utah

Match replaces canceled Apple Cup

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State officials mull loosening COVID-19 guidelines for schools

By The Associated Press

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State hospitalizations spike but remain low on Peninsula

By Rachel La Corte | The Associated Press

Politics

State voter turnout hits 84.1 percent, just shy of record

By Rachel La Corte | The Associated Press

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LETTER: Cannabis grows

I would like to thank the Jefferson County Commissioners for voting to finally deal next year with the…

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Top-ranked Zags hold off No. 6 Kansas

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FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert plays against San Francisco during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas. Kispert has made The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Zags look to contend for NCAA title

Bulldogs denied chance to win it all

A pair of wind surfers take advantage of the high winds and blast across Port Townsend Bay on Tuesday. Gale force winds created unsafe conditions so the 9:30 Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry run was canceled. Jefferson Public Utility District crews responded to several small outages throughout the day. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Windy day on the water

A pair of wind surfers take advantage of the high winds and blast across Port Townsend Bay on…

Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou, right, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing leap to head the ball ball during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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SOUNDERS: Seattle crushes LAFC 3-1 to advance in MLS playoffs

SEATTLE — The trio of Nicolas Lodeiro, Raul Ruidiaz and Jordan Morris were dominant during the MLS regular…

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