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flag Two backcountry skiers died in a Washington avalanche on Jan. 9, 2026, due to unstable snowpack.

flag An avalanche in Washington’s Teanaway River area on January 9, 2026, killed two of four backcountry skiers, with authorities citing unstable snowpack as the likely cause. flag Search efforts were hampered by difficult terrain and ongoing avalanche risks. flag The Northwest Avalanche Center had warned of dangerous conditions beforehand. flag Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked Trump administration executive orders targeting mail-in voting in Washington and Oregon, citing constitutional concerns and risks to voter access. flag The ruling halts stricter rules on proof of citizenship and ballot collection. flag In a separate development, Trump signed an order to protect revenue from Venezuelan oil exports, reinforcing U.S. Treasury oversight amid ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges.

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