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Sen. Liias lands key role in state transportation policy
He’ll chair a transportation committee that decides how billions of dollars are spent on roads, bridges, buses and…
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Tulalip woman is among scores of missing Indigenous people
Mary Johnson-Davis, then 39, vanished over a year ago. A ceremony to honor her was held Thursday on…
Northwest
Bill to reduce catalytic converter thefts introduced in state
Scrap dealers who knowingly purchase or receive the stolen parts would face misdemeanor charges.
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Montana seeks to lift protections for bears around Glacier
Grizzly bear attacks on livestock and periodic maulings of humans have increased in the area.
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Cold-case murder conviction reversed due to juror’s bias
William Talbott, the world’s first convicted forensic genealogy defendant, was accused of killing a young Canadian couple in…
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Socialist Kshama Sawant faces recall vote in Seattle
The councilmember’s critics say that her brash antics are incompatible with good governance.
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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.
Northwest
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…
Northwest
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…