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    Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
    More specialty license plates on the way in...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 29, 2025 2:15 pm

    Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

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    Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns
    Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • May 22, 2025 3:00 pm

    The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

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    The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
    New state law directs $100M in grants toward...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 20, 2025 4:25 pm

    Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

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    Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.
    King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women...
    By Joshua Solorzano • May 18, 2025 7:30 am

    County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

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    Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo
    WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • May 3, 2025 6:30 am

    President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

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    Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
    King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
    By Steve Hunter • April 29, 2025 4:45 pm

    Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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    Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo
    WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to...
    By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard • April 28, 2025 12:00 pm

    The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

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    Courtesy File Photo, WSDOT
    6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 23, 2025 12:40 pm

    The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

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    King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at...
    By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

    Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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    Fifth case of measles in state identified in...
    By Public Health – Seattle & King County • April 22, 2025 5:30 pm

    Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

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    Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac...
    By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2025 11:15 am

    Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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    Courtesy Photo, State of Washington
    Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:30 am

    It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

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    Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:15 am

    The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.

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