Northwest
Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties
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Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”
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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.
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Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long
Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…
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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.
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State superintendent of schools says student privacy won’t diminish
Chris Reykdal: Federal protections for privacy remain despite state’s new parental bill of rights
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Maple Valley day care employee charged with child sex offenses
Joseph Hefner recently worked at Discovery Playtown, north of Black Diamond, when he was arrested.
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Hundreds of new laws will take effect in state June 6
Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws
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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges
Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates
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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3
Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas
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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…
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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.
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King County releases $3 million to help find shelter for the homeless
Tukwila to get $2 million, Burien $1 million; no other South County cities applied for funds