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State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo
New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 22, 2023 1:52 pm

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.

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Courtesy of CDC
Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend...
By Cameron Sheppard • March 22, 2023 10:30 am

Two people living in King County have gotten sick.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.
Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 14, 2023 4:43 pm

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

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Redmond Police believe stalker killed two in home...
By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2023 5:00 pm

The victim had filed a no-contact order against the suspected killer before he broke into the home.

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Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North...
By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2023 12:30 pm

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

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Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)
House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 9, 2023 12:36 pm

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.

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Screenshot from King County TV
State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment,...
By Cameron Sheppard • March 7, 2023 4:27 pm

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some of what…

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Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO,...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 7, 2023 10:30 am

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.

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For sale sign hanging in front of house
Washington needs more than 1 million homes in...
By Cameron Sheppard • March 4, 2023 1:30 pm

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

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An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery
WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of...
By Reporter Staff • March 3, 2023 2:42 pm

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

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State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 1, 2023 1:30 am

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

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Screenshot from King County website.
What do you do with your food waste?...
By Cameron Sheppard • February 28, 2023 11:30 am

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

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File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.
Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws
By Jerry Cornfield • February 21, 2023 4:50 pm

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

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This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.
House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward
By Jerry Cornfield • February 17, 2023 12:35 pm

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

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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
Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state...
By Jerry Cornfield • February 17, 2023 12:30 pm

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed, saying the chosen date is wrong.

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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)
Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising...
By Joy Borkholder • February 15, 2023 11:00 am

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
By Cameron Sheppard • February 13, 2023 2:00 pm

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

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after...
By Jerry Cornfield • February 13, 2023 10:26 am

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

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The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo
King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion...
By Cameron Sheppard • February 7, 2023 12:47 pm

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

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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections
By Reporter Staff • February 1, 2023 2:00 pm

Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.

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