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Protesters Kaylee Gore, left, and Amanda Barnes exchange fist bumps as they sit with signs protesting police actions, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Seattle, following protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Seattle’s police chief says officers’ badge numbers will be prominently displayed following complaints that black bands obscured the digits. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle mayor bans use 1 type of tear gas amid protests

Three civilian police watchdog groups urged city leaders to do so to build public trust.

State sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry

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State sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry

Attorneys for two laid-off workers are suing Washington state.

What you can do during Snohomish County’s Phase 2 reopening

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What you can do during Snohomish County’s Phase 2 reopening

Restrictions continue. For example, you might be asked to voluntarily provide contact information.

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Family harassed in Forks after being accused of being Antifa

High schoolers helped them leave their campsite after trees were felled to block the road out.

Seattle police: Badge numbers will be ‘prominently displayed’

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Seattle police: Badge numbers will be ‘prominently displayed’

Officers sometimes wear bands over badges to honor colleagues who have been killed while on duty.

A Seattle police officer yells out orders at Seattle City Hall as protesters march toward them Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Seattle, following protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle-area labor council says it could expel police union

The Martin Luther King Jr. County Labor Council passed a resolution Thursday as protests continue.

Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thursday news conference here

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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thursday news conference here

He is expected to discuss a variety of topics, including the coronavirus outbreak.

Washington unemployment fraud might be up to $650 million

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Washington unemployment fraud might be up to $650 million

The number of new claims for unemployment benefits in the state dropped to just over 31,000 last week.

Seattle to withdraw request to lift oversight of police

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Seattle to withdraw request to lift oversight of police

The city attorney has been monitoring 14,000 complaints about officers’ actions during the protests.

Contractor getting $5M bonus for Hanford vitrification plant

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Contractor getting $5M bonus for Hanford vitrification plant

The project will turn radioactive waste into a stable glass form for disposal.

Dog rescuers weather pandemic to bring a puppy to Renton

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Dog rescuers weather pandemic to bring a puppy to Renton

One Labrador retriever-beagle mix made a 2,100-mile journey from Mexico to its new family.

Huge crowd protests in Seattle as criticism of police mounts

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Huge crowd protests in Seattle as criticism of police mounts

Mayor Durkan said Wednesday evening that she was ending the city-wide nightly curfews.

Protests continue as Inslee backs review of police actions

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Protests continue as Inslee backs review of police actions

Governor says armed citizens in front of stores, like in Snohomish, makes a volatile situation worse

Family of man who died by police restraint wants cops fired

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Family of man who died by police restraint wants cops fired

The death of Mannie Ellis, 33, in Tacoma was ruled a homicide.

Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here

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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here

He is expected to discuss a variety of topics, including the coronavirus outbreak.

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Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1

The rule prohibits, with limited exceptions, residential evictions and late fees on unpaid rent.

People peacefully protest at University Village on Monday in Seattle as demonstrations continued, sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)

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Seattle mayor, police chief vow to review protest tactics

Pepper spray and flash-bang grenades had been used to break up a crowd of peaceful protesters.

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Six counties have applied to move to Phase 3 of reopening

They are among the 27 counties that are in Phase 2. Twelve counties, including Snohomish, are still in…

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‘Don’t kill them, but hit them hard’: State Patrol apologizes

A video surfaced of a state trooper instructing his team before action during a Seattle protest.

George Floyd protest turns chaotic on Seattle’s Capitol Hill

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George Floyd protest turns chaotic on Seattle’s Capitol Hill

The day began peacefully with chants and speakers, who made their message of nonviolence clear.