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Narcan can be used to treat an overdose.

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WA health officials turn to emergency rooms in fight against opioid epidemic

Washington health officials on Monday announced a new program to help emergency room clinicians prescribe medications to treat…

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Can smaller caseloads help WA fill its public defender ranks?

Too few public defenders and too many cases are stressing the criminal justice system in Washington, with counties…

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Water drips from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 after it received a water salute while becoming the first scheduled 737 arrival Feb. 17, 2022, at Paine Field Airport in Everett, Washington.

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Boeing pays $11.5M to employees owed wages for work travel

Boeing has paid $11.5 million in unpaid wages to nearly 500 employees after an investigation by Washington Labor…

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Washington will require insurers to reveal reasons for rate hikes

Insurers will soon have to provide customers a clear explanation for increases in their auto and home insurance…

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Democratic employees in Washington Legislature seek union

Republican staff filed separate petitions for representation earlier this month.

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More weapons showing up in Washington’s schools

There were more weapons brought into Washington’s schools during the last school year than the year before.

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If approved, Horse Heaven wind farm would be southeast of the Wild Horse wind facility, near Ellensburg, Washington.

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Inslee rejects recommendation to shrink footprint of massive wind farm

The future of one of the largest wind farms ever proposed in Washington got a boost May 23…

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State Capitol in Olympia.

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Capital gains tax receipts in Washington tumble

Capital gains tax collections in Washington have plummeted in their second year, creating potential challenges for the next…

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The new home for Burger Seoul is located 1701 Division Ave. near the intersection of Sprague Ave. and 6th Ave.

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Burger Seoul moves closer to opening new location

Owner said he plans to expand menu at Division Avenue spot.

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Cash crunch persists for WA’s paid family leave program

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program has a popularity problem.

Men serving halal food on Eid Mubarak 2024. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Washington state passes Halal Food Consumer Protection Act

Muslims can now enjoy meat without the worries of being lied to about its halal status, and if…

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An ultrasound being performed on an expecting mother in 2023 in Everett.

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Cash crunch persists for WA’s paid family leave program

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program has a popularity problem.

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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks in 2023 in Everett, Washington.

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Three Bob Fergusons now running for governor

A Republican activist convinced two Democrats, both named Bob Ferguson, to join the contest. Backers of AG Bob…