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Seattle cop’s repeated punches were excessive, probe finds
The city’s civilian-led Office of Police Accountability has released reports on several summer incidents.
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‘Murder’ hornet nest is found in Blaine and will be destroyed
Entomologists were finally successful in finding the nest by attaching radio trackers to three hornets.
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Lieutenant governor debate: Heck, Liias agree on most issues
Both said they would not seek reelection as governor if the current governor left office.
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Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump’s ‘anarchy’ label
The Justice Department has threatened to slash federal funding to the three cities.
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COVID isn’t the only issue in contests for three House seats
Incumbent Democrats face challengers who talk about immigration, federal spending and term limits.
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Culp is an atypical GOP candidate for Washington governor
Unlike most previous GOP candidates for the state’s top office, he is a first-time politician.
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Inslee faces political newcomer as he seeks rare third term
The last three-term governor in Washington was Republican Dan Evans, from 1965 to 1977.
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Washington submits virus vaccine distribution plan to CDC
The state is working with local government, health care providers and others.
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Bighorn sheep in Washington tests positive for disease
There is no treatment for wild bighorn sheep, and no preventative vaccine.
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COVID and sex education frame the state superintendent race
Maia Espinoza, 31, is challenging incumbent Chris Reykdal, 48. They are both parents — with divergent views.
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Seattle’s ex-police chief joins KING as law enforcement analyst
Carmen Best retired from the police department amid a controversy over proposed budget cuts.
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UW climate expert: We are moving into uncharted territory
State climatologist says the declining snowpack threatens water supplies as population grows.
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Police investigate threats, messages against Seattle mayor
Homophobic slurs and hateful messages were left outside the home of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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Seattle police depart at highest numbers in years
The 110 officers leaving marks the highest total since at least 2012.
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Washington Supreme Court reverses 1960 cemetery decision
The old, already illegal rule allowed cemeteries to discriminate on the basis of race.
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Harborview: COVID outbreak killed a patient, infected staff
Ten staffers at the Seattle hospital have tested positive for COVID-19 and are isolating.
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Seattle-area man is 3rd in U.S. with 2nd confirmed COVID case
The patient, in his 60s, tested positive in early March and got sick against nearly 5 months later.
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Washington unemployment rate drops to 7.8%
Most job growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, construction and other services.
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Mountlake Terrace woman accused of hiring men to kill her ex
Police say there may be a financial motive behind the murder-for-hire plan involving “quite a bit of money.”
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Washington’s top public health officer to leave position
Dr. Kathy Lofy says she plans to focus on her own health and to connect with friends and…