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Washington voters will have some big decisions on their ballot this November. And we're not talking about the presidential election.

Six initiatives to alter and repeal state laws are making their way through the legislature. If they pass, everything from school funding to police car chases could be impacted.

Northwest News Network reporter Jeanie Lindsay explains what voters need to know about who's behind the initiatives and the possible ripple effects for schools and environmental work in the state.

This week… Seattle is recovering from a weekend of below-freezing temperatures. Delays on the Light Rail are creating chaos EVERYONE’s commute. And a local artist made a touching, but kind of gross, tribute to fired Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. KUOW Reporter and Anchor Paige Browning and Author Jodi-Ann Burey are here to break down the week.

Over a few short days, the University of Washington Huskies played in a national championship, ended their last season with the PAC 12, said goodbye to their head coach, and now are welcoming a new leader to the team. The shake up at the school is a sign of things to come as it transitions into the Big 10 and enters a new phase of competition.

Freelance Sports Reporter and Husky fan Danny O’Neil puts the university's new role in context.

Boeing is trying to reassure customers its planes are safe.

The company announced this week that it will beef up inspections after a doorplug blew out of a MAX 9 over a week ago.

The company has struggled with quality control the last few years.

Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates is here to talk about how the story’s developing.

Light Rail riders, check your station: Sound Transit will be making repairs over the next few weeks. Time it wrong on a weekday, and you could be waiting more than 20 minutes for a train. On weekends, train service through downtown will stop entirely. It’s the third time in a year that downtown stations have been disrupted by maintenance. Seattle Times Transit Reporter Mike Lindblom will tell us what’s going on.

This week… We’re still learning more about the door plug that blew out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 mid-flight. And the Seattle area is cold and getting colder, and we may even get some snow this weekend. Local digital strategist Ishea Brown and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.

After a record-warm December, Seattle is staring down three straight days of below-freezing temperatures — and maybe a chance at snow.

We catch up with Seattle Weather Blog's Justin Shaw to get a download on the forecast, and hear from Arlene Hampton from the Salvation Army about the plan for emergency shelter.

If doing the crossword in the ferry line is your thing, then get prepared to bring a few more of them.

Washington State Ferries dropped any timeline to return to normal service last week.

Fewer boats and workers are behind the hold up.

Seattle Times reporter David Kroman explains what's going on with the fleet and what's ahead for passengers.

There are big questions for Boeing, Alaska Airlines and many others after a scary incident on a Portland Flight last Friday.

Especially as more loose bolts have been found on 737 Max 9 planes owned by both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines

Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates is here to help us understand what happened and what might come next.

It is a historic day for the University of Washington football team. The Huskies will face Michigan State tonight for a shot at the highest honor in college football. It’s a great moment to tune in, if you’re not normally a Husky fan.

Seattle Now sports correspondent Vaughan Jones tells us just what’s at stake for UW, and all the tips for enjoying the game.