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From chairman of WA Republicans to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why
‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’
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$30 car tab proposal returns to ballot in November
Tim Eyman-led initiative would restrict car tabs and transportation benefit districts in Washington.
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Redmond’s Chahlia to compete for Mrs. America 2020 title
Mrs. Washington America winner says her journey embodies the ‘American Dream.’
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PSE’s battery storage project could help the clean energy rollout
Tiny pilot project in Glacier could eventually be expanded to Puget Sound region.
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King County jail’s leaky pipes have national implications
Lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court alleges Aquatherm has been selling faulty pipes.
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WA’s new voting system concerns county elections officials
VoteWA has run into some problems in recent months as the Aug. 6 primary election draws closer.
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‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington
University of Washington among researchers of climate change’s effects in global temperatures.
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King County Sheriff’s Office has been giving ICE unredacted information
Both the office and jail have supplied the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
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Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers
Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
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Among 9 other candidates, Inslee gets his 6 minutes of fame
Here’s what the governor, a longshot presidential candidate, said in Miami Wednesday night.
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What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?
The Legislature set the goal, but how does the state actually get there?
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Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County
Pilot program would benefit wineries, breweries and distilleries. Several farmers are concerned.
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Climbers rescued after days on Rainier
Several rescue attempts went awry, thanks to bad weather and flying conditions.
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Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change
“If we are in the travel business, we are contributing to the destruction of our environment,” he said.
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Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year
With the 737 Max crisis far from over, there was speculation that a 797 decision might be delayed.
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King County Council requests report on special districts in wake of fraud allegations
Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.
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Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, more money for education
Total spending is $52.4 billion; includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases.
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Hits and misses from Legislature’s 2019 session
New laws target vaccines, sex crimes and daylight savings; losers include sex ed and dwarf tossing bills.
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Lawmakers approve ‘nursing bill’ for mandatory meal and rest breaks
Nurses show up in Olympia to support bill, protest Sen. Walsh’s remarks.