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Government

Washington Democrats voice support for Biden’s decision to drop out of presidential race

Democrats voiced support for the move, with some endorsing Vice President Harris

July 21, 2024 7:49 p.m.

Environment

Washington gray wolves will maintain endangered status; restrictions on killing them remain

Conservationists argue the population hasn't recovered

July 19, 2024 4:38 p.m.

Environment

Why Washington’s wolf count is under scrutiny

Ahead of a vote on lowering the animals’ “endangered” status, wildlife advocates question whether the figures are inflated

July 13, 2024 3:06 p.m.

Education

Western plans to build new academic building at Olympic campus for expanding programs

The 40,000 square-foot building will have classrooms and lab spaces

July 1, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Homelessness

Washington cities can now penalize those sleeping outdoors, but will they?

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Oregon city law devised to deal with homeless encampments

June 29, 2024 7:19 a.m.

Health

Washington to launch Apple Health Expansion program for undocumented immigrants

Enrollment period is expected to open for no more than 48 hours

June 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Elections

Builders launch initiative to block Washington’s natural gas phase-out

They must gather thousands of signatures by July 5 to get it on this year’s ballot

May 18, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Agriculture

New Washington apple needs a name

WA 64 is a cross between Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink. Creators want a 'punchy title'

April 18, 2024 10:33 a.m.

Elections

As campaigning revs up, WA laws aim to detect cyber attacks and protect election workers

Inslee said new laws are a consequence of misinformation spread since the 2020 election that undermines the integrity of how elections are conducted in the state.

April 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Indigenous Affairs

State awards $500K for DNA testing to help clear backlog of unidentified remains

Lummi chairman welcomes funding to help solve missing Indigenous people cases

April 1, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

New law will bring harsher punishments for animal cruelty in Washington

Repeat offenders could now face up to five years in prison

March 22, 2024 3:34 p.m.

Government

More than $55M paid to local governments from WA attorney general’s opioid cases

Whatcom County, Bellingham will use funds to combat fentanyl and opioid crisis

March 20, 2024 5:30 p.m.