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Washington State Library cuts hours and leaves jobs unfilled as its budget takes a hit
Effective this week, the library in Tumwater will be closed Mondays and its Ask A Librarian program halted…
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Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.
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A new roadmap to speed the spread of electric vehicles in Washington state
Larger incentives, chargers in light poles, and low-cost leasing are among the ideas in a blueprint for boosting…
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A new movie based on OceanGate’s Titan submersible tragedy is in the works: ‘Salvaged’
MindRiot announced the film, a fictional project titled “Salvaged,” on Friday.
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Inslee’s COVID-19 eviction ban was legal, state Supreme Court rules
The court ruled 5-4 against landlords who argued Inslee exceeded his authority with the pandemic-era measure.
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There are new proposals to bring back grizzly bears in the North Cascades
Federal plans to reintroduce the bears in Washington derailed during the Trump years. A grizzly hasn’t been seen…
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New state budget forecast offers $1B worth of good news for Washington leaders
Leaders of the Senate and House budget-writing panels can expect members of both parties to have suggestions on…
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for 3rd time
Inslee’s office said in a statement Thursday that he was experiencing very mild symptoms, including a cough.
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Ashes of orca Tokitae finally home after her death last month in Miami
Her ashes will be scattered in a private ceremony by members of the Lummi Nation.
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Wife of pilot killed in Whidbey Island floatplane crash files lawsuit
This is the lawsuit filed against companies associated with the aircraft’s operations and manufacturing.
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Seattle City Council OKs law to prosecute for having and using drugs such as fentanyl in public
The council voted to approve the measure by a 6-3 vote on Tuesday, aligning the city’s code with…
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WA Supreme Court says state isn’t responsible for 100% of school construction costs
Wahkiakum School District argued the state’s duty to amply fund education extended to capital projects. One justice scolded…
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Judge orders new Growler jet study on Whidbey Island
The Navy must redo an environmental study on the impact of expanded EA-18G Growler operations.
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NTSB probe of Whidbey floatplane crash points to likely cause, fix
Documents released Friday reveal new details about the deadly floatplane crash that happened a year ago near Whidbey…
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State attorney general asks feds to add Everett to Operation Overdrive
Bob Ferguson requested that the federal government include the city to an initiative aimed at identifying and dismantling…
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Seattle mayor proposes drug measure to align with state law, adding $27M for treatment
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is offering a proposal that would align the city’s code with new state law.
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AG’s office presses Arlington for weapons-free zone at Pride event
Event organizers say the precaution is warranted under the terms of a 2021 state law.
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Ex-US attorney to face state senator in Washington AG race
Nick Brown announced Wednesday he’s running to be Washington’s next attorney general.
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Former sheriff who nabbed ‘Green River Killer’ to run for Washington governor
Former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, 72, is running as a Republican candidate.
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Presumed human remains found in wreckage of OceanGate submersible
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible.