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Why did the GOP not make the cut in the WA Secretary of State race?
‘It is remarkable because they've held this office for almost six decades.’
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Behemoth moth lands in Bellevue, alarming agriculture officials
A homeowner in Bellevue spotted a giant orange moth, as big as a paper plate but with wing tips resembling a pair of cobras, hanging off the side of his garage.
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King County will propose new facilities to serve people in behavioral health crisis
King County officials said Thursday that current resources for people in behavioral health crisis are at a breaking point, and they are seeking to open more facilities to serve them. The plan will include proposed walk-in facilities for people who need “urgent care” related to mental health or addiction, as well as longer-term residential options.
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Washington has new rules protecting outdoor workers from the heat — but advocates say they're not being enforced
With climate change, the Pacific Northwest is in for hotter summers and more frequent heat waves. That’s uncomfortable for pretty much everyone — and downright dangerous for some, including those who work outside.
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Will Trump’s impeachment revenge campaign backfire in Washington state?
In a normal election year, Democrats wouldn’t stand a chance. But Democrats hope this isn't a normal year.
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Ferry service ... from Des Moines? Walk-on sailings to Seattle launch this week
Kim Malcolm talks with Des Moines city manager Michael Matthias about the city's new walk-on ferry service to Seattle.
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Floods, faulty toilets, and a slew of early defects at Seattle’s new youth jail
The building leaked from so many places jail leaders considered adding rain gear to their uniforms. Toilets wouldn’t flush. In one part of the ventilation system, bare wires. And in another, duct tape.
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WA-03 upset: MAGA Republican unseats Trump impeacher in primary
Jaime Herrera Beutler, the incumbent Republican in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, has conceded to Trump-backed challenger Joe Kent.
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It’s not just police officers. 911 dispatchers are also in short supply
If you call 911, you expect someone to answer quickly and send help. But that system is strained these days by a shortage of dispatchers. The problem has grown worse during the Covid pandemic. In Washington, some State Patrol dispatch centers have a vacancy rate over 50%. And one office got so short-staffed it had to close.
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As the U.S. Senate passes a major climate bill, what's in it for Washington state?
'We have been pursuing major climate legislation in the U.S. since the 90s, and it has been a grim march of failure after failure.' Kim Malcolm talks with journalist David Roberts.
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Dramatic twist in WA-03 as MAGA candidate overtakes Trump impeacher
The race in Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the state's southwest took a dramatic turn Monday evening, sending shockwaves through the local Republican party.
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Culp refuses to say whether he'll endorse GOP incumbent who voted to impeach Trump
In the primary election for Washington’s 4th Congressional District, Donald Trump’s pick, Loren Culp, has lost. And so far Culp is not endorsing anyone for the general election.