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Washington to offer first ‘public option’ insurance in US
The Legislature approved the Cascade Care plan last month, and Gov. Jay Inslee signed it into law Monday.
Northwest
Hearing held on Oregon crab boat sinking that killed 3
All died Jan. 8 after their 42-foot crabbing boat was battered by waves up to 20 feet tall.
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Oldest Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98 in Oregon
Bob Maxwell “represented the “best of what Oregon and America have to offer.”
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Canada increases protections for Pacific Northwest orcas
Also will create sanctuaries for orcas in the Salish Sea.
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Marijuana conviction waivers to be allowed in state
Inslee: “We should not be punishing people for something that is no longer illegal in this state.”
Northwest
5 dead, 10 rescued after sightseeing planes collide in Alaska
All 14 passengers on the planes came from the cruise ship Royal Princess, which was on a 7-day…
Business
Data centers: A flood of tax revenue, but constrained by electricity
North Central Washington is their mecca, and the growth has brought in millions in tax revenue.
Northwest
Seattle shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
The gunfire erupted in the Central District neighborhood about 3 p.m. on Friday.
Northwest
FBI offers $10,000 reward in missing girl case
Authorities say Esmerelda Lopez kidnapped her daughter, Aranza Lopez, in Vancouver, Washington.
Northwest
Body of missing man recovered from Skagit River
A family member had gone looking for the man and found his unoccupied vehicle in the area.
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Police: Juvenile girls steal SUV, crash it into house
Taken into custody for the two incidents and then released to their parents pending charges.
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Newhouse opposes Trump plan to sell BPA transmission system
One of three leaders on a bipartisan letter to the House Committee on the Budget opposing changes.
Northwest
Family searches for person who caused crash
Was on life support for 21 days, spent 82 days in hospitals and underwent about 22 surgeries.
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State studies Juneau air for possible effects from ships
Will collect data from 21 monitors installed in late April around downtown Juneau.
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Man wanted in connection with sex assaults turns self in
Wanted for alleged incidents involving girls between the ages of 8 and 10 at the time.
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Inslee signs bill overhauling eviction rules in Washington
Landlords must give tenants who are behind on their rent at least 14 days to pay, rather than…
Northwest
Inslee signs health bills, including hospital measure
Another measure will help create a network of new and expanded community facilities.
Business
Amazon to make sure school supplies don’t have lead, cadmium
Some pencil pouches had parts containing 80 times the legal limit for lead.
Northwest
Misunderstanding at Poulsbo sex offender home prompts 911 call
A woman observed a man taking photos of her daughter at a nearby bus stop and became concerned.
Northwest
North Dakota to sue Washington state over new oil train rule
The Peace Garden State is the nation’s No. 2 oil producer.