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Washington boat builders lose ferry contract to Florida company

A local contract would have created over 1,300 jobs, expanded the state's apprenticeship pipeline, and reinvested millions into Washington's economy, CEO says. WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION, Wash. — A Washington-based shipbuilder says...

Seattle council proposes sales tax increase to expand addiction treatment

The measure would raise the city’s sales tax by one-tenth of a percent. SEATTLE — Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson is proposing a new sales tax increase aimed at expanding...

Seattle moves to ban algorithmic rent-setting

Mayor Bruce Harrell said he intends to sign the new legislation, which would go into effect in 30 days. SEATTLE — Seattle’s City Council has advanced an ordinance aimed at banning...

After Wenatchee tragedy, calls grow to reform Amber Alerts and veteran care

State lawmakers are now pushing for changes. Rep. Amy Walen said the case revealed gaps in the state's child protection systems. WENATCHEE, Wash. — Grief and outrage continue to build in...

Man sentenced to 9 years for fatal shooting outside Nathan Hale High School

The judge ultimately sentenced Camara to 108 months, or nine years, and said the plea deal reflected that the shooting was not preplanned. SEATTLE — A man convicted of fatally shooting...

Artificial beaver dams helping restore Pilchuck River

The collaborative effort aims to slow water flow, restore salmon habitat, and heal the land using downed trees and storm debris. GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — Along the Pilchuck River east of...

King County Metro installs new bus partitions to boost safety

The move follows the December killing of 59-year-old driver Shawn Yim, who was stabbed while on duty near the University of Washington. SEATTLE — Six months after a Metro bus driver...

Life inside the search zone for Travis Decker: ‘I don’t feel like my parents are safe’

A longtime resident takes KING 5 past the roadblocks for a glimpse of the ongoing manhunt. LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — In the rugged foothills near Leavenworth, a quiet mountain community is now...

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