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Puget Sound Fire assists with a 2025 wildfire near Los Angeles. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

A new study examining pollution levels across a 16-year span found that while general pollution levels from sources such as cars and industry have significantly…

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Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service 
The Ptarmigan Fire burning in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness, as seen in this aerial photo taken by smokejumpers July 20, has crossed the Canadian border and burned at least 18,000 acres so far. State leaders in Oregon and Washington have called for reinforcements and expect a grueling August.

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

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Tacoma General, Image courtesy MultiCare Health Systems

MultiCare, Premera reach deal to keep coverage for over 100K WA patients

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A volunteer for Let’s Go Washington unloads boxes of petitions for Initiative 645 that were turned in to the secretary of state’s office on July 2, 2026. The measure seeks to repeal the state’s new income tax on high earners. Differences on how to describe the fiscal effects of the measure passing has sparked legal fights that could reach the state Supreme Court. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard)

2 lawsuits challenge state’s description of income tax measure

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The Washington state Capitol in Olympia on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Parents worry WA developmental disabilities program will get axed

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Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

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Audit paints troubling picture of WA’s overcrowded youth prison system

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New Renton WinCo to open first week of August

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WA delegation jets off to UK airshow, hoping new deals will take flight

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WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change

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A year and $80k later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues

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Damaged structures in the aftermath of the Spokane fires that began on Saturday, Aug. 1. (Photo courtesy of Spokane Valley Fire Department)

‘Overwhelming amount of damage’: Fight against Spokane fires

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State asking feds for $76M for flood damage to highways

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WA sets another record with growing lawsuit costs

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WA schools chief eyes changes to sexual misconduct response

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New effort underway to understand state’s budget shortfalls

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It’s official: WA voters will get to weigh in on new income tax

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Trial starts against Albertsons over opioid epidemic liability

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A year and $80k later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues

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DOJ threatens WA election officials if noncitizens vote

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Federal Way passes 1-year moratorium on data centers

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WA human rights commissioner resigns amid antisemitism claims

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Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which takes EBT cards as a payment method. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates

Under Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” the state could face over $90 million in added costs if it can’t curb overpayments and underpayments.

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Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes

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Wildfire near Hoh River in Olympic National Park still burning after rain

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Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes

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With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes

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Photo by Bruce McCallum. An overhead shot shows the extent of the damage.

700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation

Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.

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WA state workers head into difficult wage talks

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WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’

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AG Nick Brown wants Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight

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Millworkers at site of Longview tank implosion will be paid until early Aug.

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Gas prices have been on the rise this year. Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard

Gov. rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law

Gov. Bob Ferguson is rejecting a lead Republican’s proposal to temporarily suspend Washington’s cap-and-trade program to decrease prices at the pump.

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What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

WA Fish and Wildlife authorizes killing of wolf

Washington will permit the killing of a single gray wolf in the state’s northeastern corner following three suspected attacks on livestock.

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The brewing battle to be WA’s next House speaker

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Washington’s largest utility moves to add more wind power

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Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

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Federal judge rebuffs bid to toss WA legislative maps

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

Deaths on Washington roads drop again

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Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

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Income tax foes will pursue repeal on fall ballot

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

Legislative races to watch in WA

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Negotiations threaten Premera coverage for MultiCare patients in WA

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WA Democrats weigh congressional redistricting options

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A view of the Washington state Supreme Court building in Olympia, where the fight over the state’s new income tax law is expected to end up. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

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WA Supreme Court bats down referendum attempt targeting income tax

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FW urges Sound Transit to pursue Tacoma light rail extension

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