This week…

We got hit with an atmospheric river, and the entire region is struggling with the rain.

A UW study found that high school students are getting better grades, but lower standardized test scores.

And time to dig out all those unused gift cards… Some lawmakers want the state to claim those dormant funds.

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.

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