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How one WA county upped security ahead of the election
Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.
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King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process
Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland
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Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop box
State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in…
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70% of WA public school students have access to free meals
In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.
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Discussion continues for KC Sheriff’s Office search warrant policies
Following a list of policy changes in July, discussion between the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and the…
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WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis finds
Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national…
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Boeing will stop production of the Everett-built 767 in 2027
In an email Friday to employees, Boeing’s CEO also said the troubled aerospace giant will cut its global…
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Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail
Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates
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Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.
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DOH launches app to help cancer survivors
Vital: A Companion App for People Living with Cancer is a partnership between the Washington State Department of…
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Minimum wage is going up in Washington
Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…
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Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average
About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…
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WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off
The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…