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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Published 1:40pm Monday, April 10, 2023
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
Read moreAdvocacy group looking to empower local stewards of salmon habitat
Published 1:14pm Monday, April 10, 2023
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group is offering a free training program.
Read moreKing County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates
Published 5:39pm Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details
Read moreWith access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Published 4:30pm Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order the FDA to stop its sale.
Read moreInvestigation: $7.7M ferry accident caused by lack of ‘situational awareness’
Published 1:30pm Friday, March 31, 2023
Ferry captain reportedly resigned the day after the incident and did not help investigators.
Read moreWashington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers
Published 1:14pm Friday, March 31, 2023
Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House
Read moreWhat fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023
Published 10:00am Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Many Washington leaders have been vocal in their support of equitable access.
Read moreMassive fentanyl and meth bust tied to ‘Aryan Family’
Published 5:05pm Monday, March 27, 2023
A grand jury indicted 27 men and women, including a Renton man and an Auburn man, on drug trafficking charges for involvement in the distribution ... Read more
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season
Published 10:00am Monday, March 27, 2023
Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.
Read moreSkilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell
Published 12:40pm Saturday, March 25, 2023
In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20 years. One is a shortage of skilled ... Read more
Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
Published 1:30am Friday, March 24, 2023
The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits
Read moreAudit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs
Published 1:30am Friday, March 24, 2023
Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.
Read moreNew forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
Published 1:52pm Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.
Read moreFrozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk
Published 10:30am Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Two people living in King County have gotten sick.
Read moreStalker turns killer; shooting investigation drags on; bald eagle shot | Podcast
Published 5:11am Saturday, March 11, 2023
King County Crime Dive
Read moreFirst-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County
Published 12:30pm Friday, March 10, 2023
The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.
Read moreHouse Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban
Published 12:36pm Thursday, March 9, 2023
Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.
Read moreState of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies
Published 4:27pm Tuesday, March 7, 2023
On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some of what he considers to be successes ... Read more
In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA
Published 10:30am Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.
Read moreWashington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years
Published 1:30pm Saturday, March 4, 2023
Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.
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