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Top Ferguson aide who went on hiatus to return in new role
A top adviser to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is back at work with a new title and portfolio.
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Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, police say
Federal agents reportedly shot and injured two people near a medical clinic in east Portland on Thursday afternoon,…
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$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA
Transportation is the biggest share of emissions in the state. Advocates are frustrated by how long it’s taking…
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Ferguson proposes $244M boost for housing programs
Some of the money will be dedicated to flood recovery. The governor is also starting the process to…
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Highway 2 closure across WA’s Cascade mountains expected to last months
Parts of U.S. 2, an important road cutting across Washington’s Cascade mountains, will likely remain closed for months…
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Record flooding forces rescues across Western Washington
Waterways crested at record levels in several flooded small towns across western Washington overnight, swamping roads and bridges…
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WA erred in granting hundreds of commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens
The issue has flared up after a fatal truck crash in Florida earlier this year.
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Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA’s 2026 legislative session
The Trump administration is challenging a similar law passed in California, amid worries over masked immigration agents.
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Police are failing to solve most violent crimes in WA
Over 49,000 incidents remain unsolved since 2022, including murders, rapes and robberies.
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Washington lawmakers want to regulate license plate readers
Washington state lawmakers next year hope to rein in law enforcement’s use of automated license plate readers amid…
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WA Dems’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies
Rep. Shaun Scott’s proposal mirrors an approach Senate Democrats drew up then discarded last session.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his pick for WA Supreme Court seat
Colleen Melody, who leads the civil rights division at the state attorney general’s office, will succeed Justice Mary…
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For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply
The vessels are lingering on the market as Washington State Ferries scrutinizes potential buyers. Past purchases haven’t always…
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It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
The design celebrates the state’s official sport. Other new plate designs are on the way.
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WA’s new ban on medical debt in credit reports at risk of federal override
The Trump administration wants to reverse Biden-era guidance on the issue.
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End of shutdown ignites sparring among congressional lawmakers
Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was among six Democrats who sided with Republicans in voting the legislation…
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Need for speed: Plan to unclog WA public records system gets mixed reviews
Washington’s attorney general is seeking to reduce public record backlogs as concerns grow over transparency and agencies strain…
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Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids
Washington state’s new public lands commissioner came into office with his own ambitious agenda. It’s playing out against…
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Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
The money was included in Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.” The state’s goals include strengthening the rural health workforce…
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Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax
Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the…