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Trooper doesn’t want the vaccine, and locals want to hire him
Troopers willing to leave over the governor’s vaccine mandate could be coming to a department near you.
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New contract keeps Everett teachers as Washington’s best-paid
In a three-year pact, the union and district focused on increasing pay for beginning teachers.
Northwest
Baby whale unwell, rule issued to keep boaters away
The Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued an emergency rule to protect Tofino, a baby orca.
Northwest
Anti-mask protests force 3 schools into lockdown
The far-right activists falsely believed the schools were arresting non-mask wearing children.
Northwest
108 cases of COVID-19 linked to Northwest Washington Fair
Whatcom County health officials said the number may increase as they continue to investigate.
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Man arrested in national park accused of assaulting woman
He allegedly wrote a note saying “an imminent revolution” would start on the Olympic Peninsula.
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Recovery of Moses Lake hiker raises questions about searches
Kevin Dares, who combed Vesper Peak for his missing girlfriend Sam Sayers, found Rachel Lakoduk’s body.
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King County reinstating outdoor mask mandate due to COVID-19
Facemasks will be required for outdoor events of 500 or more people, vaccinated or not.
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Whidbey man allegedly strangled husband, then performed CPR
The alleged strangling occurred after the man’s husband brought home a desk, sparking an argument.
Northwest
Strange smell precedes hours-long take cover order at Hanford
Some workers previously reported illnesses they suspect are from exposure to chemical vapors.
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Armed man who fled into Olympic National Park in custody
The man was booked into the Clallam County Correctional Facility, then transferred to Tacoma.
Northwest
Crew shortages hit Washington ferries ahead of holiday
Canceled sailings at Washington State Ferries could worsen for Labor Day due to crew shortages.
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Tribal casinos get federal OK to set up sports betting
The Tulalips expect to have their sports book operational sometime after Nov. 1.
Northwest
Seattle Children’s Hospital confirms 1st COVID-19 death
Hospital leaders throughout the state warn of growing numbers of infections in children.
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Masks mandated for Washington State Fair visitors
Visitors to the largest fair in the Pacific Northwest will be required to wear masks at all times.
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Tacoma hospitals turning to tents to accommodate COVID surge
Medical staff is being redeployed amid canceled surgeries and other procedures.
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Seattle home prices continue to soar at record-breaking pace
Home prices in the region leapt 25% in June compared to a year earlier.
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Washington hospitals seeing more more pregnant COVID patients
ICU admissions are rising, along with maternal deaths and babies born prematurely.
Northwest
Search for armed man keeps Olympic National Park areas closed
He reportedly was armed with a long rifle and had been using methamphetamine, one witness said.
Northwest
Man found guilty of hate crime, murder in trans teen’s death
Nikki Kuhnhausen, 17, was strangled to death by a 27-year-old man in downtown Vancouver.