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                                <p>Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.</p>

    Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

    OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

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    By Jerry Cornfield • March 14, 2023 4:43 pm
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    Redmond Police believe stalker killed two in home before taking his own life

    By Cameron Sheppard
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    Beaver Lake Middle School robotics teams win FIRST Tech Challenge Washington State Championship

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    Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
    First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2023 12:30 pm

    The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)
    House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 9, 2023 12:36 pm

    Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.

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    Screenshot from King County TV
    State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment,...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 7, 2023 4:27 pm

    On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some of what…

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    Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
    In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO,...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 7, 2023 10:30 am

    Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.

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    For sale sign hanging in front of house
    Washington needs more than 1 million homes in...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 4, 2023 1:30 pm

    Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

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    An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery
    WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of...
    By Reporter Staff • March 3, 2023 2:42 pm

    An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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    State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 1, 2023 1:30 am

    And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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    Screenshot from King County website.
    What do you do with your food waste?...
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 28, 2023 11:30 am

    King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

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    File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.
    Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws
    By Jerry Cornfield • February 21, 2023 4:50 pm

    OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and…

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    This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.
    House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward
    By Jerry Cornfield • February 17, 2023 12:35 pm

    Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025 under new language.

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    Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald
    Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state...
    By Jerry Cornfield • February 17, 2023 12:30 pm

    A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed, saying the chosen date is wrong.

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    CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
    Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising...
    By Joy Borkholder • February 15, 2023 11:00 am

    A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

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    Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 13, 2023 2:00 pm

    Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after...
    By Jerry Cornfield • February 13, 2023 10:26 am

    OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

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    The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo
    King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion...
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 7, 2023 12:47 pm

    The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

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    Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections
    By Reporter Staff • February 1, 2023 2:00 pm

    Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.

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    AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office
    Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for...
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 31, 2023 10:10 am

    The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb gun violence.

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    Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)
    King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 25, 2023 2:30 pm

    Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”

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    A suspected drunk driver allegedly collided with several vehicles Saturday afternoon on U.S. 2 near Chain Lake Road in Monroe. (Monroe Police Department)
    Effort begins to lower the legal limit for...
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 17, 2023 4:10 pm

    Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.

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    Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA,...
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • January 16, 2023 12:45 pm

    Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and it costs too much to buy a home.

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    • Teen brings gun to school; security guard accused of sex crime | Podcast
    • Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short
    • Stalker turns killer; shooting investigation drags on; bald eagle shot | Podcast
    • Redmond Police believe stalker killed two in home before taking his own life
    • Beaver Lake Middle School robotics teams win FIRST Tech Challenge Washington State Championship

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