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Judge orders release of Proud Boy charged in Capitol riot
The Auburn man will be restricted to home detention and must remove all firearms in his home.
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Senate OKs bill prohibiting price gouging during emergencies
Products would include building materials, emergency supplies, gasoline and health care services.
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Study: Chinook salmon are key to Northwest orcas all year
Researchers demonstrated that the while the whales sometimes eat other species, they depend most on Chinook.
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Avalanche strikes Cascades backcountry, no injuries reported
The 800-foot-wide, 15-foot-deep slide struck at Source Lake in Alpental Valley on Sunday or Monday.
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High snowpack in Washington’s mountains after February storms
That’s good news for agricultural and other interests that rely on spring melt off.
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The Cascade Loop is designated a National Scenic Byway
The loop goes through Whidbey, Everett, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Winthrop and other destinations.
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More contagious Brazilian virus variant emerges in Oregon
It can potentially be contracted by someone who was already infected or who has been vaccinated.
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Should Marysville Pilchuck High drop the name ‘Tomahawks’?
A state bill would ban Native American mascots and symbols from schools — unless there is tribal permission.
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Woman charged in shooting death over theft of political sign
Angela Conijn is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Kamran Cohee of Arlington.
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Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to graduate
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before…
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Governor: Educators are now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
“This should give educators more confidence,” Jay Inslee said. Other frontline workers could soon be next.
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Seattle teachers’ union balks at school return plan
Gov. Inslee said the online classroom experience wasn’t adequate for many.
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Gov. Inslee signs relief bill waiving liquor license fees
Says one-time waivers “will provide some financial relief while we work to get them back to capacity.”
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State Patrol worker from Everett charged with attempted child rape
Trevor Smith worked as a commercial vehicle enforcement officer assigned inspecting school buses.
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State Senate approves open carry ban at Capitol in Olympia
The measure passed on a 28-20 vote and now heads to the House.
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Rep. Herrera Beutler censured over Trump impeachment vote
The Clark County Republicans pledged to vet and select a different candidate to champion in 2022.
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Experts point to ice in testimony on Scandies Rose sinking
Naval architects said regulations fail to account for the effects of ice buildup on boats and crab pots.
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Oregon plans to open vaccines for all by July
Gov. Kate Brown announced Oregonians who are 16 and older will be eligble no later than July 1.
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State Senate approves police accountability bill
A state agency’s ability to decertify has been hamstrung for years.
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State Patrol worker arrested in child sex sting operation
He worked as a commercial vehicle enforcement officer assigned to the school bus inspection program.