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Judge tosses COVID-19 vaccine objections of Hanford workers

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by several hundred Hanford nuclear reservation and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory workers over COVID-19 vaccine… Continue reading

Student scuba diver dies during class at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

A scuba diver was found dead after he didn’t resurface during a class in American Lake on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The… Continue reading

Vancouver police: Arby’s manager urinated in milkshake mix

A manager at an Arby’s fast food restaurant has been accused of urinating into a milkshake mix that might then have been… Continue reading

FBI arrests 2 near Chimacum who had fled sentencing in $30M gold scheme

Thousands of investors defrauded, authorities say

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A person holds a sign that reads “Keep Your Bible out of My Uterus!” on Tuesday during a rally at a park in Seattle in support of abortion rights.

Inslee vows to defend rights for abortions

Resources provided in state, he says

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A person holds a sign that reads “Keep Your Bible out of My Uterus!” on Tuesday during a rally at a park in Seattle in support of abortion rights.

Father of boy pepper sprayed at BLM protest in Seattle files lawsuit

The father of a child who was hit with pepper spray during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in Seattle has filed a… Continue reading

Judge clears way for initiative to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax

Opponents of the state’s new capital gains tax can begin gathering signatures on an initiative seeking to repeal the law after a judge… Continue reading

Man shoots suspected shoplifter at Gig Harbor grocery store

Gig Harbor Police say a 70-year-old man was arrested after he shot a 40-year-old man who he thought was stealing from a… Continue reading

Treatment to start against invasive Japanese beetle in Eastern Washington

The state Department of Agriculture plans to start treatments to eradicate an invasive Japanese beetle infestation today in central Washington. The agency plans… Continue reading

Eco-activist pleads guilty to slaughterhouse arson

A Seattle man has pleaded guilty to federal arson charges involving a fire that destroyed an Oregon horse slaughterhouse more than two… Continue reading

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against long-term care tax

A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit that was filed by opponents of a mandatory payroll premium to fund Washington state’s… Continue reading

Report: Seattle police illegally ignored COVID mask rules

A civilian oversight board says some Seattle police officers routinely — and illegally — ignored state and city mask mandates during the height… Continue reading

Man accused of killing police officer plans to plead guilty

A lawyer for a man accused of fatally shooting an Everett police officer in late March said he plans to plead guilty to… Continue reading

Alaska Airlines: Masks now optional on flights

Alaska Airlines has said that masks will be optional on their flights after a federal judge in Florida voided the national COVID-19-related mask… Continue reading

Fire that destroyed businesses on San Juan Island was arson

Officials with the Town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island said a fire that burned through a block of businesses last… Continue reading

Firm to pay $22.5 million to settle vaping suit

E-cigarette giant Juul Labs will pay Washington state $22.5 million and has agreed to a variety… Continue reading

State Board of Health won’t require COVID vaccine for students

Provision only in two states in nation

Employers in Washington state soon will have to list salaries in job postings

Job postings in Washington state starting in January will have to show some dollar signs. Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law legislation… Continue reading

Inslee signs law intended to reduce hazing incidents

After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent… Continue reading

King County settles jail beating lawsuit with $3M

King County will pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by an incarcerated man who was severely beaten in 2018 by another… Continue reading