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Does SCOTUS ruling on public school prayer cross the line dividing church and state?
‘This is a Navy town. We have kids that have come with their families. We've got Sikhs, and Muslims, and Jews, and Christians of all brands and stripes. You cannot pray one prayer and have it fit all. It doesn't work.’
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Seattle's housing market is going into 'hibernation.' But it's not all good news
After being hot for several months, the local and national housing markets appear to be cooling down.
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Sen. Murray calls on voters to 'stand up' to threats to abortion access, and democracy itself
‘Where are the Republicans? Why are they not standing up and fighting for our democracy right now?’
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New gun restrictions take effect July 1 in Washington
New restrictions on gun magazines and so-called "ghost guns" take effect in Washington on July 1.
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Initiative to boost Tukwila's minimum wage moves forward
Initiative to boost Tukwila's Minimum Wage moves forward
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As many states move to outlaw abortion, Washington state Democrats look for ways to strengthen abortion rights
While the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the right to abortion is protected under Washington state law. But Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and fellow abortion rights supporters are looking for ways to strengthen that protection.
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Washington carbon exchange lets many big polluters off the hook
State officials are putting the final touches and taking public comment on the centerpiece of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s push to fight climate change. Critics say the state’s new system for capping greenhouse gas emissions from major polluters lets many of the worst climate offenders off the hook, forcing others to shoulder more of the burden of keeping the planet livable.
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Amazon drone deliveries nearly ready for prime time with Oregon crashes in rear-view mirror
Amazon made news this month by announcing it will start package deliveries by aerial drone to real customers in a northern California town. In the run up to the U.S. debut, the company conducted extensive flight tests in Eastern Oregon, where it experienced a spate of crashes. Amazon said Monday the upcoming rollout of commercial drone delivery signifies the refined technology is safe and no longer experimental.
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Hot temps make water-related activities tempting. How to stay safe before you dive in
‘Drowning is not a fair injury. It is definitely an injury, like many others, that disproportionately affects certain groups.’ -Dr. Linda Quan
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Inslee pushes for constitutional amendment and other protections in wake of Roe v Wade overturn
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Jay Inslee is pushing for increased protections for reproductive care. Abortion remains legal in Washington state, but Inslee said Saturday that access needs to be solidified to ensure it is guaranteed in the future. He said he'll ask state legislators to pass an amendment enshrining abortion access in the state’s constitution.
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‘Lots of gay stuff!’ Indeed there is. Happy Pride, Seattle
‘I think everyone's just going to be really enthusiastic to come out and be in community with your people and be proud of who we are.’ –Jas Keimig
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A wet, cold June doesn't mean a cooler PNW summer
Washington will experience it's first heat wave this weekend. It's nearly exactly one year since the heat dome that cooked the area and recorded 108 degrees at Sea-tac airport.