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Top Ferguson aide resigns amid hostile workplace allegations

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top advisor and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic…

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Opening of new WA juvenile detention center is delayed

A new Washington state juvenile detention center meant to help address persistent overcrowding at an existing facility will…

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Barring a referendum, WA elected leaders will receive hefty pay hikes in July

Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum.

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Washington carbon auction prices rise again

Prices for air pollution allowances under Washington’s cap-and-trade law climbed again at the state’s first auction of the…

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$100M plan for police hiring gets greenlight from WA House

In addition to a state grant program, the bill includes a new local sales tax option to pay…

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Rent increase cap approved by Washington House

The bill would limit annual price hikes for residential tenants to no more than 7% a year. It…

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023. Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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WA voters could get final say on parental ‘bill of rights’

The conservative political group behind three failed measures on last year’s Washington ballot filed an initiative Tuesday to…

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Two Washington cats infected with bird flu

Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food.

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Feds to investigate WA district over trans athlete

The Department of Education inquiry follows a complaint from a Tumwater student and comes as President Trump seeks…

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Fate of proposed free school meals expansion is in doubt

Plans to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in Washington appear shaky ahead of…

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Washington legislators debate bills to boost recycling

The way Washington residents recycle is up for debate in the state Legislature as lawmakers look for ways…

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RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the…