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OSPI warns of ‘weaponization’ of test results to push to privatize schools

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal released spring 2025 assessment results in math and English on Wednesday. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s top education official accused critics of deliberately misrepresenting state test...

Washington gas prices spike to $4.50, highest this year amid refinery, pipeline issues

Refinery maintenance, a pipeline outage and the seasonal switch from summer to winter fuel blends are driving up costs at the pump. SEATTLE — Drivers around Washington may have noticed they’re...

14 large wildfires burn across Washington as crews face rugged terrain, shifting weather

More than 122,000 acres have burned statewide in 2025; Bear Gulch Fire in Olympics now exceeds 10,000 acres. LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Fourteen large wildfires are burning across Washington state, consuming more...

Seattle housing market cools in August as prices stall, sales slip

Median home price flat at $650K; listings rose 31% from last year but buyer demand stayed sluggish despite easing mortgage rates. SEATTLE — Home prices across Washington state held steady in...

Washington Ecology calls DOE report unscientific, fights rollback of climate rules

State scientists say federal draft report justifying environmental rollbacks is riddled with errors, from sea ice data to wildfire trends. SHORELINE, Wash. — Washington state scientists are rebuking a federal draft...

SEA Airport touts shorter wait times as TSA eases rules

The drop in wait times comes as the Transportation Security Administration continues to simplify its screening process SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport says it has cut wait times at security...

Federal court rules against Snohomish firefighters in vaccine lawsuit

After the mandate was announced in August 2021, nearly a quarter of the agency’s 192 firefighters requested exemptions. SEATTLE — A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling against Snohomish Regional...

Elliott Bay Waterfront Park nears completion after 15 years of work

Still ahead are extensions that will connect the park to Expedia Group’s campus by summer 2026. SEATTLE — Seattle will mark the end of 15 years of construction next month with...

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