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    Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO
    Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans...
    By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • September 5, 2025 1:43 pm

    The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate vaccine recommendations…

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Homeless encampment at the Green River.
    Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows
    By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • August 28, 2025 5:01 am

    Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows that the…

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    Gov. Bob Ferguson makes remarks during a press conference at the state Capitol in Olympia, on Aug. 19, responding to a letter he received the previous week from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, threatening to withhold federal funding if the state does not change its approach cooperating on federal immigration enforcement. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
    WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • August 20, 2025 3:01 pm

    Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.

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    U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)
    WA congressman riffs on national security in the...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • July 30, 2025 4:30 pm

    U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk driving and the movie “Die Hard.”

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    New Washington state laws that took effect July...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • July 29, 2025 10:55 am

    Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

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    ICE enforcement in January in New York. COURTESY PHOTO, ICE
    Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • July 23, 2025 11:50 am

    Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding

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    King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council
    King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants
    By Steve Hunter • July 16, 2025 4:26 pm

    Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’

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    Prescribed burns are an essential tool for forest...
    By Linnea Augustine For the Reporter • July 14, 2025 2:45 pm

    The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has supported organizations like Cascadia PBA and landowners to educate and empower communities to restore forest health beyond property lines.

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    Courtesy File Photo, South King Fire
    King County to expand flood outreach after Texas...
    By Steve Hunter • July 8, 2025 5:08 pm

    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...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 30, 2025 11:10 am

    Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.

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    Map of some scheduled protests in the Puget Sound area. (Screenshot courtesy of nokings.org)
    ‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on...
    By Staff reports • June 10, 2025 2:15 pm

    The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.

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    How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this...
    By Grace Gorenflo • June 10, 2025 1:05 pm

    The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

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    Kshama Sawant says she is running against Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, next year for the 9th District Congressional seat. COURTESY PHOTO, Kshama Sawant
    Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 3, 2025 12:35 pm

    Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat

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