Would rent control work in Washington?

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Would rent control work in Washington?

Oregon’s new law could lay the blueprint for other states

State wants to rein in Eyman and he can’t stop it from trying

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State wants to rein in Eyman and he can’t stop it from trying

A Thurston County judge says the legality of potential penalties can be tackled once his case is tried.

Lawsuit alleges Issaquah officers’ use of excessive force led to elderly man’s death

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Lawsuit alleges Issaquah officers’ use of excessive force led to elderly man’s death

Immigrant’s death was ruled a homicide by King County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to lawsuit.

Motorcycle crash miracle: South King Fire to honor heroic family who saved man’s life

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Motorcycle crash miracle: South King Fire to honor heroic family who saved man’s life

Motorcyclist loses limbs in crash, but faith and support are helping him and his family through.

The Jacob Eason era is underway at Washington

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The Jacob Eason era is underway at Washington

The ex-Lake Stevens quarterback participated in his first spring practice as an eligible player.

The 2015 Wolverine Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources/Kari Greer

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Western Washington faces elevated wildfire risk in 2019

Humans cause majority of fires in state

King County approves bargaining agreement with 60 unions

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King County approves bargaining agreement with 60 unions

Employees will receive wage increases and $500 bonus.

Snohomish family detained by Border Patrol while on vacation

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Snohomish family detained by Border Patrol while on vacation

Little information has been provided since they were arrested Thursday near Tucson, Arizona.

Two Issaquah High School students are under investigation after a racially insensitive photo surfaced over the weekend. Courtesy photo

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Racially insensitive sign sparks investigation in Issaquah

High school students under investigation after Tolo photo goes viral.

King County bail reform hinges on pretrial decision making

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King County bail reform hinges on pretrial decision making

Data on inmates has shown that being held pretrial affects the likelihood of conviction.

Sound Transit seeks $790 million federal grant for light rail extension

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Sound Transit seeks $790 million federal grant for light rail extension

To help pay for project from SeaTac through Kent to Federal Way

Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia

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Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia

B.C. struggles with many of the same problems as Washington state.

State smoking age rising to 21 in 2020

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State smoking age rising to 21 in 2020

Legislature approves change

He found family — and 100 rabbits — through the Evergreen Fair

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He found family — and 100 rabbits — through the Evergreen Fair

Don Ballard, who has volunteered at the event for about 30 years, was named this year’s Fair Honoree.

Defense Distributed’s 3D printed gun, The Liberator. Photo by Vvzvlad/Wikimedia Commons

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‘Ghost gun’ bill moves to Senate committees

Legislation would make 3-D printed guns illegal.

Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

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Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

Former First Lady and author of ‘Becoming’ spends afternoon with local book club prior to event.

BPA could remove thousands of trees along Eastside transmission lines

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BPA could remove thousands of trees along Eastside transmission lines

The maintenance would affect power lines running from Renton to Monroe.

‘What a community college is all about’: Meet a top scholar

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‘What a community college is all about’: Meet a top scholar

Lazarus Hart is among those named to the All-Washington Academic Team from community colleges.

Vigil event at Redmond mosque brings in 1,000-plus crowd

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Vigil event at Redmond mosque brings in 1,000-plus crowd

The event also included a teach-in to school attendees on Islamophobia and its root causes.

The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is the only active landfill in King County. It will operate until at least 2028. It has been in operation since the 1960s. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Waste study puts numbers behind King County trash alternatives

County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity