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Washington troopers and public employees file lawsuit to overturn Gov. Inslee's vaccine mandate
Dozens of Washington state troopers, prison correctional officers, ferry workers and other public sector employees have filed a lawsuit in Walla Walla County to try to overturn Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuit alleges the mandate is unlawful and unconstitutional.
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A religious group gives tips on avoiding the Covid-19 vaccine in Washington state
A group called One Washington is holding seminars around the state to instruct people on how to ask for a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine. KUOW’s Deborah Wang attended one of their sessions this week.
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These end of summer arts and culture picks amuse and inspire
‘She chose Black children specifically for this exhibition, which at times almost feels like a sacred space, like a chapel. It's really powerful.’
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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says City Council bill restricting crowd-control tactics 'doesn't change anything'
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she wants to improve policing in the city, but City Council members recently overstepped some legal boundaries to do so.
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SuperSonics star places first legal sports bet in Washington state
Just in time for the kickoff of the NFL regular season, the first legal sports betting operation in Washington state has opened for business. On Thursday, a line of bettors queued behind a sports celebrity to place their first bets at a tribal casino in the eastern suburbs of Seattle.
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Mask mandate returns for large outdoor events in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced that people attending outdoor events with 500 people or more will have to wear a mask, whether vaccinated or not, starting Monday. The new, expanded mask mandate will apply to events such as fairs, concerts, and sporting events.
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The 2021 wildfire season is keeping veterinarians in the PNW busy
Wildfires burning in eastern and central Washington are not only keeping firefighters busy — they're keeping wildlife specialists on their toes. Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen says they've learned on the fly this summer, as wild animals they've never cared for before have turned up badly burned.
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ICE detained immigrant children in Washington state. New documents pierce its secrecy
This story was published in partnership with Reveal.
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Hidden wireless technology keeps buses moving in this rural Washington town
Washington state has more electric buses than any state except California.
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Local newspapers are in peril, but Bellingham's local news coverage is set to expand
‘I really feel like my journalism bones have been awakened by this project. I think it's going to be really gratifying and an adventure one way or the other.’
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Scammers target Northwest residents with fake stimulus payments
Scammers are still targeting Washingtonians with messages about fake stimulus payments at a rate that's nearly unprecedented for the IRS.
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Hundreds of Washington schools have failing grade for earthquake safety
Tens of thousands of public school students in Washington state returned to classes this month in school buildings judged to be at risk of collapse in a strong earthquake.