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Washington joins other states in suing major opioid shippers
AG Bob Ferguson is suing McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.
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Semi-truck involved in I-90 crash was carrying missiles
Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane sent three explosive ordnance disposal technicians to the scene.
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House approves minimum wage parity for disabled workers
The measure passed on a bipartisan 81-17 vote and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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State to look into Richland radioactive waste plant
Plans to meet Wednesday to explain the study, called an environmental impact statement.
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Former judge dies 2 months after retiring
Ex-Cowlitz County District Court Judge David Koss went for a jog Saturday and never came home.
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Woman who stabbed boyfriend with sword sentenced to 19 years
She believed he was unfaithful and spent too much time playing video games
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State Senate OKs bill to vacate some pot convictions
The bill passed on a 29-19 vote and now heads to the House for consideration.
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Man found dead in home burned by fire
The fire was put out quickly, but firefighters discovered the body of a person inside.
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Man arrested after stolen truck crashed at naval base
Charged with one count of first-degree robbery following the accident at Naval Base Kisap-Bangor.
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Seattle traffic deaths decrease slightly in 2018
Seattle Department of Transportation recorded 14 deaths last year, down from 19 deaths in 2017.
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Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon
They say the ocean is more hospitable for salmon several years after an unusually warm water event.
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Spokane homeowners seek removal of racist covenant from deed
County officials say they don’t have authority to remove it, despite homeowner requests.
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Police respond when teens gather at mall, suddenly run out
Detectives say the crowd gathered at the urging of a post on YouTube.
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Inslee’s public health care plan clears Washington House
The planned subsidies would be tied to income, and would include those making up to about $62,000.
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Wanted: More pastures for West’s overpopulated wild horses
Takers must live in 14 Western and Midwestern states, from eastern Washington to the Texas Panhandle.
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Companies decry ‘valve turners’ who shut down pipelines
The climate activists ended up with no jail time and accomplished their goal of raising awareness.
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State House OKs step toward year-round daylight saving
The measure passed on an 89-7 vote and now heads to the Senate, which has its own bill…
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State Senate passes 2 measures addressing special education
Both bills now head to the House for consideration.
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School for developmentally disabled loses federal money
One of programs at the Rainier School in Thurston County has been decertified.
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Jury sides with Pierce County in jail health care lawsuit
Conmed sued the county for withholding payments for services rendered.