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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction faces a lawsuit from a former employee alleging wrongful termination. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Ex-state worker claims she was fired over vote on trans athletes

Darby Kaikkonen has sued the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Superintendent Chris Reykdal.

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Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts

The state’s financial turmoil hasn’t subsided.

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How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer

The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

Washington State Library in Tumwater, Wash. (Courtesy of the Office of Secretary of State)

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Washington State Library closing to the public

The Washington State Library in Tumwater and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library in Seattle will close…

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Washington’s long-term care program nears liftoff

The first-in-nation benefit is on track for a 2026 rollout.

Investigators say they found military equipment and Nazi flags in the home of two Lacey men arrested this week. (Photo courtesy of the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office)

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Prosecutors: Veterans accused of robbing Army base had Nazi flags, machine gun

The pair was arrested after allegedly attacking a man with a hammer on Sunday while stealing equipment from…

(Photo Courtesy of Victoria Hunt campaign)

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Replacement chosen for WA State Senate seat

Victoria Hunt will fill the position held by Bill Ramos, who died unexpectedly in April.

Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank in Federal Way. Sound Publishing file photo

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Thousands in WA at risk of losing food benefits under GOP bill

Tens of thousands of low-income Washingtonians could lose federal food assistance if Republicans move ahead with plans in…

An emergency overdose kit with naloxone located next to an emergency defibrillator at Mountain View student housing at Everett Community College. (Sound Publishing File photo)

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Washington overdose deaths decline after years of growth

Health officials cite increased prevention efforts, including a rise in buprenorphine use.

Gov. Bob Ferguson, at podium, goes to shake hands with state Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, at the signing of a bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, on May 2, 2025 in Olympia. At center is Mary Dispenza, a founding member of the Catholic Accountability Project. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

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Bishops sue to overturn law requiring clergy to report child abuse

They argue it is unconstitutional to force Catholic priests to divulge information learned in confession.

Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association

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More specialty license plates on the way in WA

Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

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Washington traffic deaths down after record year

Coming off a 33-year high, deaths on Washington’s roads dropped nearly 10% last year, according to state data…

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WA consumers will gain ‘right to repair’ cellphones and electronics

A new law requires companies to provide access to parts and manuals used to fix devices, with the…