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It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent. 

Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news. 

Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience.

To learn more before doing genetic testing, check out this Genetic Testing Consent Informational Flyer

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Governor Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to keep the newly-passed "Millionaire's Tax," Washington tribes are suing the federal government, and FAFSA may soon be a graduation requirement in Washington.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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If you’re heading out into the wilderness this summer, be prepared for bears and other wildlife.

Recent viral encounters with bison and bears underscore how vulnerable we can be in the great outdoors.

Conservationist and podcast host Chris Morgan talks about how to balance fun and safety while out in nature.

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The Seattle Seahawks have new ownership, Albertsons is on trial in King County for allegedly helping fuel the opiod crisis, and the Northwest's pear industry is struggling.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Maybe you’ve heard of sword ferns or salal.

Those are a couple native plants that are common around here.

But there’s a vast array of native flowers, trees, and shrubs that can offer big benefits to your garden.

Seattle Now stopped by a local demonstration garden to see what’s in bloom.

Thane Williams is demonstration garden manager for the Washington Native Plant Society, and he gave us a tour.

Learn more about native plants: 

Washington Native Plant Society

Green Seattle

King County Native Plant Resources

UW Native Plant Guide for Seattle and Bellevue

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.

First, when it comes to Xbox, Microsoft is doing a hard reset. This week, the company began reducing its gaming division by 3,200 jobs. Microsoft calls it the most significant restructuring in Xbox history.

Next, instead of watching fireworks to commemorate America's 250th birthday last weekend, about 400 people went on a pilgrimage to the site of a former camp where Japanese-Americans were imprisoned during World War II.

And finally, one of the most endangered sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean is getting a leg up in the kelp forests of the San Juan Islands. It’s a twenty-four-armed sea star called the sunflower star.

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Revive I-5 returns this weekend, a Seattle City Councilmember is asking Mayor Katie Wilson to turn SoDo's security cameras back on, and thousands of cyclists are preparing to race from Seattle to Portland this weekend.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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This week…

Seattle said goodbye to the World Cup, and things went better than expected.

Washington state has a surplus of cannabis. 

And also a bunch of new roundabouts, much to the dismay of some confused and passive drivers.

Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Met Deputy Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.

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Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across Washington.

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When there’s a pregnant animal at Woodland Park Zoo, the animal caregivers at the zoo make a birth plan.

But things don’t always go to plan.

When gorilla mothers Jamani and Olympia recently had their babies, something remarkable happened.

We’ll head to the zoo to learn more about Jamani and Olympia with animal care manager of primates Arden Robert.

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