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Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
The move reverses a policy the coffee company announced earlier this month.
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Whidbey environment group isn’t suing county for first time in 25 years
The impact WEAN founders have had on environmental policy in Island County is extensive.
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US plans $50B wildfire fight where forests meet suburbia
Blazes have wiped out communities in California, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon and Washington state.
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Snoqualmie ski resort cuts some operations after losing power
For Monday skiing, the resort’s website said they have “less than a partial supply of energy.”
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In California pot market, a hazy line between legal and not
Industry insiders say the practice of working simultaneously in the legal and illicit markets is a financial reality.
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Dog rescued from collapsed house 6 days after landslide
The black Labrador named Sammy was alert and wagging her tail as Seattle firefighters pulled her from the…
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Supreme Court to hear case of praying ex-football coach
The former Seattle-area coach was removed from his job because he wouldn’t stop praying on the field.
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Microsoft to review workplace harassment, including Bill Gates allegations
One engineer wrote in a letter that she had a sexual relationship with Gates over several years.
Local News
Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals
Guard troops will help Providence in Everett, among other places, deal with a surge in virus patients and…
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Finally, U.S. 2 at Stevens Pass reopens for travel
Heavy snow and avalanche risks closed the pass Jan. 6. Snoqualmie, Blewett and White passes were also open.
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No, Washington state isn’t forcing people into quarantine camps
The state’s health board debunked rumors from social media users, politicians and conservative pundits.
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Washington state wildlife manager accused of poaching
He allegedly illegally killed an animal in Ferry County, then reported the incident, calling it a “mistake.”
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State senate OKs bigger penalty for election worker harassment
Violations potentially could result in a five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine.
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Gov. Inslee calls on lawmakers for ‘big’ and ‘bold’ action
The governor focused on the pandemic’s impact on kids, the climate, and homelessness.
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Neo-Nazi with Arlington ties gets federal prison time
Kaleb Cole, 26, was sentenced to seven years for leading a campaign to threaten journalists and Jewish activists.
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They’re off and legislating, and doing it remotely again
Not getting on the chamber floor didn’t mar the start of an Everett rep’s first legislative session.
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Washington lawmakers kick off mostly remote session
The main focus of the session is for lawmakers to craft a supplemental two-year state budget plan.
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Snoqualmie Pass opens, but U.S. 2 over Stevens still closed
I-90 reopened Sunday evening. U.S. 12 over White Pass opened briefly before being closed again.
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Vancouver police: Officers shoot, kill man armed with knife
The man reportedly had started a fire inside the home, KOIN-TV reports.
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8 things to watch during the 2022 legislative session
Taxes, transportation, COVID and pickleball are on the schedule. There’s a lot legislators want to do in the…