These were the fastest recorded wind speeds during the overnight storm in western Washington
Wind speeds topped 60 mph in several areas and nearly set records overnight, knocking down power lines and trees throughout ...
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Loan relief bill by Pasco senator for public attorneys gains traction in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Legislation proposed by Pasco Senator Nikki Torres seeks to ease the financial burden for public defenders ...
Washington’s Joann stores previously spared from closure now shuttering as sale announced
National craft and fabrics store chain Joann has officially been purchased, according to a company statement from Joann ...
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Washington lawmakers propose marijuana consumption events outside the home
Supporters of a new bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature want to create legal environments for marijuana ...
WA budget woes threaten LEGO robotics program. What Tri-City kids are doing about it
Elementary students use research, problem-solving, coding and engineering to build and program the LEGO robots.
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Remembering Washington State’s First Socialist Lawmaker
When the people of Washington State’s 43rd Legislative District elected to send me to the state capitol to represent them by ...
Lawmakers propose redesigning the Washington state flag
Some Washington lawmakers are pushing to redesign the state's flag, and have introduced a bill to get the process started. House Bill 1938 would create a Washington State Flag Redesign Committee that ...
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Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner. Supporters say the current design featuring the state ...
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Washington lawmakers clash on parental rights but make some progress on housing
Washington’s legislative session includes a series of key deadlines and Friday was the first major cutoff. This means bills that don’t impact the budget must have been voted out of a committ ...
Why efforts to get rid of Daylight Savings Time in Washington are unsuccessful
Washingtonians have made it clear they're sick of rolling back and springing forward the clocks. But legislation to put it to ...
Airbnb pushes back on new bill that would tax short-term rentals to fund housing in Washington
In practice, taxes on short-term rentals are typically passed on to the guest as part of the total booking cost. Short-term ...