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Snow, UFO Clouds, Norovirus Outbreak: Puget Sound Week In Review

Catch up on the biggest Puget Sound stories from Jan 27. to Feb. 1 with Patch's weekly news roundup.

SEATTLE, WA - It's been a busy news week in Puget Sound. We got word there might be snow on Super Bowl Sunday, survived the last week of ViaDoom, and even saw one of the biggest cannabis conventions in the world sweep through town.

What else happened this week? Check out the top news stories from the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 1.

Autistic boy gravely injured - The boy wandered away from his home and onto a busy street. The driver fled the scene, touching off a region-wide manhunt.

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Very scary clouds - Clouds that appeared over Western Washington this week looked like a UFO invasion. Scientists explained why there's nothing to be afraid of.

Aurora and Borealis avenues - The Seattle City Council moved forward with an appropriate street name change this week.

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Food poisoning outbreak - King County health officials say 28 people were sickened with a norovirus-like illness after eating at a local restaurant.

Funny Howard Schultz story - If you're mad at Howard Schultz (for the SuperSonics, for running for president) you'll want to read this funny story about a man who got a cheap gift from the billionaire.

Super Bowl snow - Get ready for snow on Sunday night into Monday - maybe (see photo above).

Giant Seattle cannabis convention - Go inside one of the biggest cannabis events in the world.

Roadside delivery - Your good news for the week: firefighters delivered a baby along a road in Woodinville.

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