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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

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Rock thrower and the mysterious homicide home | Podcast

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An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

Sea Dragon WR Jordan Veasy celebrates and looks at the home fans after he scored the go ahead touchdown Feb. 23. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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XFL is back in Seattle – here’s what you need to know

Sea Dragons drop home opener to St. Louis Battlehawks.

File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

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Robbery suspect ends up hiding in a tree | Podcast

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This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

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Asphalt plant still under fire | Podcast

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Charlie Chen competing in Arizona last year. Photo Credit: Tong Chen

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Kung fu kid: Bellevue sophomore wins national tournament

Charlie Chen was crowned a grand champion at the Phoenix Wushu National kung fu competition in December 2022.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

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Son kills mom; double homicide at motel; carjackers caught | Podcast

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Mark Wallace was murdered by his older brother’s friend nearly 40 years ago. Here’s a screenshot from a 1985 issue of the Issaquah Press.

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Will teen’s killer be released from prison? | Podcast

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AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units

Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”