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Police reform bill backfired on people in crisis
Legislators say they are working on a fix
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Three flu-related deaths amid moderate flu activity, state reports
OLYMPIA — Three people have died in Washington after testing positive for influenza amid flu activity that has…
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State approves pause to long-term care program and tax
OLYMPIA — The state Legislature on Wednesday fast-tracked a delay of the implementation of a long-term care program…
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State high court to hear case about transit fare enforcement
SEATTLE — The state Supreme Court will consider whether fare enforcement on public transit represents an unconstitutional incursion…
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Sheriff: driver who killed cyclist caught smoking heroin
POULSBO — A driver charged with striking and killing a cyclist riding on the shoulder of Central Valley…
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Lawsuit says new majority Latino district a ‘facade’
SEATTLE — A Latino civil rights organization and others have filed a federal lawsuit that says new political…
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State House passes pause to long-term care tax
OLYMPIA — Nearly three years ago, Washington became the first state in the nation to establish a defined…
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Police rescue 2 after Bellevue home slides off foundation
BELLEVUE — Police in Bellevue rescued two people from a home that slid off its foundation.
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King County sued over lack of protection during trafficking investigation
SEATTLE — A woman is suing King County, contending that as a teenage runaway decades ago, sheriff’s deputies…
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Supreme Court to hear case of praying ex-football coach from Bremerton
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear the case of a former Bremerton High School football coach who…
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Dismissed Kennewick fire chief sues alleging racial discrimination
KENNEWICK — A former Kennewick fire chief is suing the southeast Washington city in federal court, saying he…
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Seattle students rally for stronger COVID-19 safety protocols at schools
SEATTLE — About 100 Seattle students gathered outside the Seattle Public Schools district headquarters Friday seeking stronger safety…
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State lawmakers set to kick off mostly remote session
Public participation virtual via live streams
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Inslee rescinds affirmative action ban in state hiring
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said he will roll back a long-standing directive that restricts affirmative action in…
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State House returns to fully remote session amid COVID-19 spike
OLYMPIA — In response to an increase of COVID-19 cases across the state, the state House of Representatives…
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Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen dies after COVID battle
SEATTLE — State Sen. Doug Ericksen, a staunch conservative, has died at age 52.