Eric Wilkinson

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Inslee signs 7 laws that aim to fight opioid crisis in Washington

Among the new laws is one to provide mandatory fentanyl awareness in classrooms across the state as well as another to make Narcan more widely available in schools. TULALIP, Wash. —...

Plan to ease caseloads for Washington public defenders could ‘bankrupt’ some counties

The plan would cut caseloads by 70%, but necessitate many more attorneys. WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Public defenders across Washington are struggling to keep up with their caseloads as burnout is...

Blind woman battles USPS for safe mail delivery in Monroe

The 78-year-old says crossing a busy street to get her mail is too dangerous. MONROE, Wash. — Kathy Pearson takes nothing for granted these days.  She was diagnosed as...

Facing a $26 million budget shortfall, Northshore district will cut fifth-grade music program

The district decided to cut the fifth-grade music program that has been around for over 40 years. The fourth-grade program has already been cut. BOTHELL, Wash. — Facing a $26 million...

Plans for new Everett baseball stadium could disrupt nearby businesses

Major League Baseball is mandating upgrades to the Everett AquaSox stadium, but possible plans have nearby businesses worried about their futures. EVERETT, Wash. — Everett's Northwest Barricade and Sign is in...

Puget Sound Energy works to make power outages ‘invisible’ to customers

The utility believes solar-powered microgrids could be the answer. SAMISH ISLAND, Wash — Coffee is what keeps Molly Pavia and her husband Bob powered up throughout the day. But...

Oso landslide memorial nearly complete 10 years after the tragedy

It will be ready by the 10-year observance of the landslide on March 22. OSO, Wash. — A decade in the making and the Oso Landslide Memorial is finally a reality....

Snohomish County organization working to help Black owned businesses thrive in the community

Black Snohomish County works to support African-American-owned businesses and keep them local. MONROE, Wash. — Avery Lewis learned to cook in his grandmother's kitchen. "She was probably telling me...

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