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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial
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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials…
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Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her…
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WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears
Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…
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Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.
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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4 general election
Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20
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Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental health evaluation
A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation,…
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Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in
Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.
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‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t needed
Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment
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WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence
Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.
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Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end vaccine mandates
The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate…
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Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows
Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows…
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WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi
Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.
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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27
Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.
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Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding
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King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants
Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’
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King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy
Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement
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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1
Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…
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‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14
The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.