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Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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Let’s Go Washington, a political committee, faces allegations it did not properly disclose information on money raised and spent in its signature-gathering drives for six initiatives in 2023. These boxes contain signed petitions for one of them, Initiative 2109, which would to repeal Washington state’s capital gains tax. It will be on ballots in November 2024.

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Let’s Go Washington accused of violating campaign finance law

A 14-month investigation has led to charges against the political committee founded by businessman Brian Heywood for allegedly…

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Demand for WA paid family leave benefits is overwhelming staff

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program keeps growing, but its staff and resources do not, leaving applicants…

Jayden Hill, 15, an incoming sophomore at Monroe High School is reflected in the screen of a cellphone on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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WA districts are banning student cellphone use

Policies differ, but the goal remains the same: reduce distractions and get kids offline.

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The logo, Toddrick thestore owl, was illustrated by 15-year-old Sophie Corey Hendrickson, who is a 10th grader at SOTA.

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Tacoma woman launches Owl in the Attic Books

Eclectic used bookstore is almost exclusively online.

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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A look at what WA’s long-term care benefit might pay for

What could Washington’s new $36,500 lifetime long-term care benefit get you?

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Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race.

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Ferguson, Reichert agree eliminating elected schools chief would help WA students

The two men dueling to be Washington’s next governor agree that the delivery of public education could improve…

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Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, located in King County near Ravensdale.

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Washington to fix accessibility violations at its state parks

Deb Hodge and James Evans arrived at an accessible campsite at Paradise Point State Park in southwest Washington…

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Local tattoo artist opens ‘clean’ parlor in Edgewood

A Tacoma man is changing the perception of tattoo parlors after he opened a drug-free studio in Edgewood.

A pulp mill on the waterfront at night, near Port Angeles, Washington (Getty Images)

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Foes of measure to repeal WA climate law launch TV ad

Opponents of Initiative 2117 hit the airwaves Thursday with a commercial that warns passage of the measure to…

A European green crab captured in Grays Harbor during July 2024. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

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No end in sight for WA’s battle against invasive green crabs

Invasive European green crabs have likely found a lasting home in Washington’s coastal waters and parts of Puget…

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WA prisoners pay millions in fees to the state

Family members who have loved ones behind bars are supposed to provide input into how the Incarcerated Individual…

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Billy Frank Jr. Place in Olympia is one of the properties in Washington where housing is available with subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 811 program, which helps people with disabilities afford rental housing. The property serves homeless veterans, homeless young adults, and disabled people.

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More money coming to WA for housing for people with disabilities

Washington is getting a boost in funding to help subsidize rent for adults living with disabilities.