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Memorial Day travel surge: AAA says 45 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, with a record 39.1 million hitting the roads—so expect big slowdowns and higher demand for popular Washington stops like Seattle. Aurora watch: A solar flare and radio blackout are sending plasma toward Earth, with northern lights possible as early as Tuesday night—great timing for Washington skywatchers. Wildlife on edge: Gray whale strandings are “alarmingly high,” with 18 dead so far this year, and Ocean Shores crews are even burying whales under sand to protect the beach. Coastline rules tested: A couple in Long Beach was charged after allegedly hiding 23 extra razor clams in waders beyond the daily limit. Public safety spotlight: Seattle police are searching for a suspect in the stabbing death of a UW student in a secured laundry room. Local travel perks: A new Mineral Mobility Hub in Lewis County just launched battery-powered EV chargers near Mineral Lake Market.

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