Politics
More than $2.7 million proposed for transition in governor’s office
Preparation for newly elected requires about half-year, large budget
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Whidbey SAR rescues fallen hiker from Mount Ellinor
HOODSPORT — A 30-year-old man was rescued by helicopter Saturday evening after falling more than 1,200 feet into…
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Graduation requirement waiver considered due to COVID-19
OLYMPIA — School districts are hoping the State Board of Education will extend the emergency high school graduation…
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Ballot measure would help police with pursuits
OLYMPIA — Police in Washington state would gain more leeway to pursue suspected criminals under an initiative supporters…
Politics
Ferguson campaign finance saga not quite over
OLYMPIA — A state campaign watchdog has put off action on a proposed deal to dismiss complaints against…
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Winter storm drops snow at Hurricane Ridge, prompts campgrounds’ closure
SEATTLE — Winter weather brought high winds and snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest, knocking out power…
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‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to be seen this Saturday
Moon to go between earth and sun; proper eye protection needed
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US Navy names future ship for iconic leader Billy Frank Jr.
Navajo-class vessel follows traditional naming selection
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CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough
SEATTLE — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with state and federal agencies, are investigating reports…
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State passes drug law in single-day session
New law keeps drug possession illegal, boosts treatment resources
Politics
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won’t seek fourth term
SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee, a Democrat who sought to make the state a leader on progressive…
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Wilcox steps down from House Republican leadership position
Drew Stokesbary of Auburn to take over
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New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge
Gov. Jay Inslee signs three related bills
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Drug possession laws in limbo after House rejects Blake bill
Enforcement could be in hands of cites, counties after July 1
Politics
State Senate backs ban on sale of assault-style weapon, again
Senators debated and voted for a second time, after the House rejected what they passed April 8.
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Police gain greater ability for pursuit in House bill
Reasonable suspicion of some crimes permitted
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State Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons, adding restrictions on gun purchases, now on course