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Want to opt out of WA’s long-term care tax? A ballot initiative could be up for vote in November

If the initiative is either vetoed or not taken up by the legislature, voters will get to decide it on the November ballot. OLYMPIA, Wash. — An initiative that would...

.05 BAC limit proposal has public hearing in state House

The bill comes as Washington state grapples with a 33-year high in traffic fatalities, half of which are the result of DUI crashes. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill aiming to lower...

Man sues city of Tacoma following 2021 incident where police officer drove over him at a street race

The video of the officer driving through the crowd at the street race was posted on social media. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney declined to press charges. TACOMA, Wash. — A...

Bones #20: Last unknown human remains of Green River Killer identified

This means there are no longer any unidentified human remains associated with the Green River case. KING COUNTY, Wash. — The last unknown human remains associated with the Green River...

State adopts generative AI guidelines for schools, encourages districts to adopt the technology with an eye toward the future

The guidelines note how the technology is already easily accessible to both educators and students, and will inevitably impact the learning environment. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington became only the fifth state...

Passengers in class action request recall moments after Alaska Airlines door plug blowout

Two passengers who were on the flight talked about believing they were going to die after a panel ripped away from the jet at 16,000 feet. SEATTLE — Seventeen passengers of Alaska...

DUI drivers could be ordered to financially support minor children of people they kill or disable under proposed bill

The Washington state bill would give a judge the ability to order DUI drivers to pay restitution to the minor child of a person they killed or disabled. OLYMPIA, Wash. —...

I-90 eastbound reopens after overnight closure, hazardous travel conditions

A Washington State Patrol trooper was injured after he was struck in his patrol car by a driver while at the scene of a crash. NORTH BEND, Wash. — Eastbound Interstate...

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