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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27
Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.
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Meet Mariners’ draft pick Kade Anderson: ‘They picked a winner’
There was a new face in the outfield when the Mariners were taking batting practice on a sunny…
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Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding
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WA’s new rent cap set just below 10% for 2026
Washington’s statewide cap on annual residential rent increases will be just shy of 10% next year, down slightly…
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WA prepares for end of 988 crisis line support for LGBTQ+ youth
Specialty services for LGBTQ+ youth were removed from the national 988 suicide and crisis hotline on Thursday, July…
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English ivy added to list of illegal plants in WA
It will soon be illegal in Washington to buy or sell English ivy, the fast-growing, climbing vine that…
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Prescribed burns are an essential tool for forest health
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has supported organizations like Cascadia PBA and landowners to educate and…
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Seattle judge: Refugees from travel ban countries must be allowed to enter U.S.
The Trump administration must allow refugees to enter the United States from countries covered by the president’s travel…
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Initiative would make WA residents prove citizenship when they register to vote
A Republican-led effort to make Washington residents prove they are U.S. citizens before receiving a ballot is hitting…
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WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson vowed Wednesday to use state dollars to plug a hole Republicans left by barring…
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Proposal calls for investing WA Cares funds in stock market
The state constitution generally bars investing public money in the stock of private companies.
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High costs may force ferry electrification program off course
Washington aspires for its largest-in-the-nation fleet of passenger ferries to operate reliably and emission-free by 2050.