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Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia
The baby looks to be more than three weeks old and would be the first new calf in…
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Western WA’s top federal prosecutor announces resignation
Nick Brown announced Tuesday he is stepping down as a U.S. attorney.
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WA wins e-fuel and hydrogen power pledges at Paris Air Show
Gov. Inslee announced state support for the development and expansion of two clean energy company facilities in Washington.
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Washington state to pay $3.1M to settle lawsuit
The state is set to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit over alleged severe neglect at an…
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Washington state Sen. Mark Mullet announces governor run
He joins a growing field of candidates seeking to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.
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Judge orders Washington AG’s office, DSHS to pay more for evidence withholding
A judge imposed the new costs in a ruling Friday. The amount is on top of an earlier…
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New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment
Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy Tuesday that keeps controlled substances illegal.
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Washington lawmakers reach deal on drug policy, avoid automatic decriminalization
Lawmakers will consider the compromise Tuesday when they return to Olympia for a special session.
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Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announces run for governor
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on May 1 that he would not seek a fourth term.
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Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law
Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a new…
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Fire investigators arrive to examine remains of Hurricane Ridge lodge
No fire suppression equipment was in structure; contents had been removed
Business
Boeing inks deal for up to 300 737 Max planes with Ryanair
At Boeing’s list prices, the deal would be worth more than $40 billion if Ryanair exercises all the…
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Gov. Inslee signs law allowing duplexes, fourplexes
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed a law legalizing duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every…
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Suciasaurus rex named Washington state’s official dinosaur
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill designating the Suciasaurus rex as the official dinosaur of the state.
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Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to…
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Washington AG’s office, DSHS fined for evidence withholding
The $200,000 fine is for what a judge called “egregious” and “cavalier” withholding of evidence in an ongoing…
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Ruling might cancel Alaska commercial king salmon season
A ruling from a U.S. judge in Seattle could effectively shut down commercial king salmon trolling in Southeast…
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Washington AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor
Ferguson launched an exploratory campaign for governor on Tuesday, one day after incumbent Jay Inslee announced he won’t…
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Hazing becomes a felony in some cases in Washington state
The “Sam Martinez Stop Hazing Law,” was signed Monday. The Legislature unanimously passed the measure.