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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should stay in race
‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’
Northwest
King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate
“I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”
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Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…
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Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness
In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.
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Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties
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Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”
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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.
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Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long
Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…
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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.
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Hundreds of new laws will take effect in state June 6
Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws
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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges
Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates
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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3
Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas
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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…