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Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering an overhaul of Washington state’s public health system to increase access to basic…
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Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?
Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.
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New state law averts big spike in unemployment taxes on businesses
Inslee signed a measure to spread out increases and boost weekly benefit checks for those who are unemployed.
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Proud Boys member with local ties to be transferred to D.C. to face charges
A federal judge orders Ethan Nordean to District of Columbia court related to Capitol riots
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Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot
‘They are nothing more than push polls designed to instill distrust in government,’ says state senator.
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Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses
Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.
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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office
Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.
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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year
A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.
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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out…
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Proud Boys member with local ties charged for role in Jan. 6 riots
Ethan Nordean faces charges of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding
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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound
‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.
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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water
Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.
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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment
Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault
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Murray, other top Democrats introduce bill raising federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025
Current federal wage is $7.25 per hour
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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda
Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.
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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates
Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.
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14-year-old victim of Green River killer identified
The remains of Wendy Stephens were found in 1984
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Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed among minorities
More than half of Black renters surveyed said they owed rent money from previous months.
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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound
Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.