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State authorizes killing of some wolves in SE Washington

Members of the Grouse Flats pack will be killed to stop them from preying on cattle.

Judge plans to dismiss case on wages of immigrant detainees

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Judge plans to dismiss case on wages of immigrant detainees

He said he intends to reverse himself at the urging of the Trump administration.

Climate change threatens health in Northwest, scientists say

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Climate change threatens health in Northwest, scientists say

Some predict more heatstroke, dehydration, worsened pollen allergies and increased cancer risk.

Teen allegedly planned Columbine-like attack near Walla Walla

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Teen allegedly planned Columbine-like attack near Walla Walla

The boy’s mother reported his journal included times and specific firearms, and a plan to kill her.

Washington joins 22 states suing Trump over emission standards

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Washington joins 22 states suing Trump over emission standards

Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s emission rules.

State has 3 cases of severe lung disease related to vaping

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State has 3 cases of severe lung disease related to vaping

Health officials have not identified a common product, device or additive among the patients.

Washington woman quits job, searches 57 days for missing dog

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Washington woman quits job, searches 57 days for missing dog

She thought thunder from an evening storm caused the dog to panic, open the hotel room door and…

Washington state sues Trump over diverted military funding

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Washington state sues Trump over diverted military funding

The president plans to take $89 million from Naval Base Kitsap for a wall on the Mexican border.

Dozens of people attend virtual meeting on future of wolves

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Dozens of people attend virtual meeting on future of wolves

The online meetings were scheduled after in-person meetings were canceled due to threats of violence.

Feds propose major habitat protections for killer whales

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Feds propose major habitat protections for killer whales

NOAA issued a proposal to increase the critical habitat designation for southern resident killer whales.

Sound Transit beefed up light rail security before shooting

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Sound Transit beefed up light rail security before shooting

The agency is upgrading its radio network and video surveillance, partly funded by homeland-security grants.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at Westlake train station

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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at Westlake train station

One man died and two other people were injured. The alleged shooter was caught in Bellevue.

FAA chief says he’ll test Boeing’s MAX changes this week

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FAA chief says he’ll test Boeing’s MAX changes this week

The former 737 pilot and Delta Air Lines executive will conduct the test in a flight simulator.

Officials: Fall weather to hit western Washington regions

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Officials: Fall weather to hit western Washington regions

Up to an inch of rain is expected in lower regions and up to 3 inches in coastal…

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Island residents grumbling over Navy’s Growler jet noise

The Navy in March authorized the expansion of its program, adding to the 82 already based on Whidbey.

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Man stabbed on light-rail train; Seattle police make arrest

Crews responded to the University of Washington Station just as a football game was getting under way.

1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting on Seattle light-rail platform

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1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting on Seattle light-rail platform

Police said the shooting at the Westlake Station may have followed a dispute on the street.

Jury awards $17M to 3 plaintiffs in deadly Amtrak derailment

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Jury awards $17M to 3 plaintiffs in deadly Amtrak derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board said “Titanic-like complacency” caused the 2017 crash near DuPont.

Spying claims spur calls for Spokane Valley lawmaker ouster

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Spying claims spur calls for Spokane Valley lawmaker ouster

Matt Shea has raged against Communists and atheists he thinks will destroy the U.S.

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Inslee wants more oversight of private psychiatric hospitals

He also wants findings by the Department of Health to be more accessible to the public.