Northwest
State officials confirm first 3 cases of omicron variant
The cases were found in Thurston, Pierce and King counties, according to the state Department of Health.
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State Supreme Court declines to draw new redistricting plan
Many Snohomish County voters are now a big step closer to having new representation in the state Legislature.
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Potential delay of new long-term care payroll tax considered
One concern lawmakers have about the WA Cares fund is its lack of portability for those who move…
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Oregon officials ask public help to find killers of 8 wolves
All five members of the Catherine Pack, plus three other wolves from other packs, were poisoned.
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Yakama Nation approves Mattawa school’s use of Warrior image
The Wahluke School District has a mandate to ensure the use of the image remains respectful.
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Warm weather delays ski season at Mission Ridge, Stevens Pass
Stevens Pass is pushing back its opening day of Dec. 3, saying colder temps and snow are needed.
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COVID vaccine verification digital record offered in Washington
WA Verify generates a QR code that can be scanned to show that a person is fully vaccinated.
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Seattle to pay $3.5M to settle police wrongful-death suit
Police killed Charleena Lyles at her home in 2017, after she called 911 to report a burglary.
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Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state
Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November
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Amazon workers in Alabama get a do-over in union election
The NRLB says Amazon may have created the false impression that the company was the one conducting the…
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Reagan Dunn to take on U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier in 8th District
The Republican is challenging incumbent Democrat Kim Schrier in a district which could include a slice of Snohomish…
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Most Idaho abortions banned if Roe v. Wade is overturned
That would leave the nearest providers for people from Idaho in Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Colorado.
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From Everett, this rear admiral commands a Navy strike group
Christopher Sweeney leads Carrier Strike Group 11, a force of aircraft and ships stretching from here to San…
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Feds: Dams helped prevent more severe Skagit River flooding
The Army Corps of Engineers says flooding in Skagit County would have been catastrophic if not for the…
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Northwest residents urged to stay alert as storms roll in
The big question is how communities that saw heavy damage earlier from the previous storm will fare.
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State faces threat of more ‘atmospheric rivers’ and floods
More moisture is expected to bring up to 3 inches of rain in some areas hit by the…
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Proposed political map links cities from Monroe to Wenatchee
Highway 2 would unite communities on both sides of the Cascades in one legislative district. Here’s what else…
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Granite Falls representative joins lawsuit over House vax rule
Rep. Robert Sutherland objects to the COVID-19 vaccine because he had a severe reaction to a flu shot.
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Thanks to vaccines, Thanksgiving 2021 is closer to normal
Last year, we were told to stick to immediate households. This year’s holiday is cautiously more open.
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King County executive names new interim sheriff
Patti Cole-Tindall, currently second in command at the department, will start Jan. 1.