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Tenino merchants are taking wooden nickles during pandemic
The city is giving people in need up to $300 per month in wooden currency to spend.
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State Patrol will investigate Tacoma police custody death
A 33-year-old man’s death was ruled a homicide caused by a lack of oxygen due to physical restraint.
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State has been over-reporting negative COVID-19 results
The error came from the inclusion of negative antibody test results with negative virus test results.
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Man suspected of stealing beehives caught in ‘sting’ operation
Dozens of hives went missing across California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
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FCC calls hours-long T-Mobile service outage ‘unacceptable’
The company blamed an internet-traffic issue that caused problems with its network for the outage.
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Steeper dive in state revenue projected; workers furloughed
The state faces a reduction in projected revenue of about $8.8 billion over the next three years.
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UW psychiatric unit to close after $500 million shortfall
The Seattle facility was operating 10 of its 14 impatient beds before closing.
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Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21.
Many Canadians fear a reopening.
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‘No cop-free zone’: Officers responding to CHOP with caution
Seattle police want city officials to negotiate with protest leaders the return of its East Precinct.
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Judge: U.S. must release $679M in tribal virus relief funds
Funds were reserved for Alaska Native corporations awaiting the outcome of a lawsuit over eligibility.
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Trans Mountain pipeline has oil leak at Canadian station
The initial investigation concluded the spill was the result of a 1-inch fitting on a piece of pipe.
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Shea still hopes to create 51st state in eastern Washington
His dream for the state called “Liberty” might include northern Idaho.
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Feds: Tacoma foundry made subpar steel for Navy submarines
The owner, Kansas City-based Bradken, has paid $10.9 million as part of a deferred prosecution agreement.
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Seattle council bans police use of crowd control weapons
The 9-0 vote Monday came amid frustration with the Seattle Police Department.
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Seattle is a young city with a long history of protests
Demonstrators have staked out several blocks after officers withdrew from a police station.
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Over 100 COVID-19 cases reported at state prison in Connell
The prison is restricting movement in its medium-security unit.
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4th Asian giant hornet found in Washington
A wiggling queen hornet was stepped on by a Bellingham resident.
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Reports: Amazon under scrutiny by Washington, California
Officials in both states are reviewing the company’s business practices.
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Fox News removes altered photos of Seattle protest zone
At least 2 photos ran Friday on the website that inserted an image of a man standing with…
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North Cascades National Park campgrounds to open
The park is increasing recreational access to include overnight use.