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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results
If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11
Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…
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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits
A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
Opinion
No time to lose on transitioning to clean energy | Guest column
The following letter was co-authored by Kirkland Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold and Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, and…
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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…
Opinion
Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was…
Opinion
Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell
In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20…
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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits
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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…
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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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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban
Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…
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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA
Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…
Opinion
Pandemic made us realize the value of local pharmacists | Brunell
While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization…
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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes
And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.
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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws
OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…
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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward
Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…