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Washington justices: Animal abuse can be domestic violence
The ruling was issued in the case of a Tukwila man who savagely beat his girlfriend’s dog to…
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State Supreme Court hears Everett case of bus fare checks
His lawyer contends fare checks amount to unconstitutional seizure. Justices will decide at a later date.
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State tax collections surge again in latest revenue forecast
As Democrats fine-tune budget plans, Republicans seek tax relief amid rising tax collections and a growing surplus.
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6 pending bills that support workers, promote pay transparency
These proposed state laws survived Tuesday’s deadline for approval by their chambers of origin.
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Senate advances funding piece of $17B transportation package
State Democrats crafted the proposal that proposes roughly $600M of state investments in Snohomish County over 16 years.
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Dead: Bill sought by governor targeting election lies
It would have made it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes…
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Washington Senate OKs bill on governor’s emergency powers
The measure passed the Democrat-led chamber on a 29-20 vote and now heads to the House for consideration.
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Longtime leader of Native American Wanapum band dead at 66
Rex Buck Jr. helped ensure proper care for Kennewick Man for 19 years until the bones were reburied.
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Escaped inmate with Snohomish County convictions recaptured
Joshua Lanter’s crimes included robbery, burglary, malicious mischief and motor vehicle theft.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open- and concealed-carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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Fare is fair? Everett bus rider’s case en route to state Supreme Court
Justices will hear oral arguments this week in a civil rights case that could have a massive effect…
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Families: Loved ones behind bars are not ‘in good spirits’
In a letter, they dispute the characterization by the state Corrections secretary after her visit in Monroe.
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2 Whatcom deputies stable after being shot, suspect arrested
The officers were trying to break up a neighborhood dispute in which two people were shooting at each…
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Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US
Recovery has brought bitter blowback from hunters and farmers angered over wolf attacks on big game and livestock.
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Deadly NW heat wave prompts effort to boost air conditioning
In Washington, lawmakers are exploring a bill that would expand air conditioning in senior care homes.
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State Senate OKs ban on sale of high-capacity gun ammunition
The bill bans the distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet
The governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb.…
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Remains found in 2003 in Montana identified as missing Bothell man
Steven Gooch’s family last heard from him in 1995. He was identified this week through DNA and forensic…
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New political mapping concludes with revisions by lawmakers
Barring a successful legal challenge, the legislative and congressional boundaries will be in place for this year’s elections…
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COVID-19 hospitalizations falling throughout Washington
Health officials say the end of the omicron wave will likely persist for at least a few more…