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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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    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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    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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    Measles case identified in King County adult
    By Steve Hunter • April 11, 2025 1:01 pm

    4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public from case

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.
    King County budget deficit could bring big consequences
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 5, 2025 1:30 pm

    A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

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    A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons
    How to delete genetic data from 23andMe
    By Reporter Staff • April 4, 2025 1:50 pm

    Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

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    New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft...
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 2, 2025 9:17 am

    The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

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