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Washington lawmakers move to limit Flock license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns

Lawmakers in Olympia push for tighter controls on automatic license plate readers, citing privacy concerns and bipartisan support for new regulations. OLYMPIA, Wash. — For the first time, lawmakers in Olympia...

Woman shot by Border Patrol in Portland recovering at Tacoma ICE facility

Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, who is not facing criminal charges, is recovering from gunshot wounds while in custody at the Northwest ICE Processing Center. TACOMA, Wash. — One of two people shot...

Washington state lawmakers to focus in on immigration in legislative session

The shortened session will feature bills that would ban face coverings for all law enforcement agents and put guardrails for Flock camera data. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Immigration enforcement and how Washington...

New year, new raise: Washington maintains No. 1 minimum wage at $17.13

The $17.13 rate is part of Washington’s inflation adjustment and local businesses say wages aren’t the only cost they’re watching. EVERETT, Wash. — Washington’s new minimum wage took effect today increasing...

Flooding forces families from Three Rivers mobile home park

Families at the Three Rivers mobile home park, devastated by recent floods, struggle to rebuild as they face displacement and urgent humanitarian needs. SNOHOMISH, Wash. — When the Snohomish River swelled...

Puyallup father released from ICE custody after two months

Julian Ortiz Velazquez's arrest highlights the human cost behind ICE's increased targeting of immigrant laborers at big-box stores, impacting families deeply. PUYALLUP, Wash. — A Puyallup man says the last two...

Nearly 50 miles of U.S. Highway 2 closed after flooding and mudslides

WSDOT says the stretch of highway will remain closed through the weekend. INDEX, Wash. — Nearly 50 miles of U.S. Highway 2 will remain closed through the weekend after flooding and...

Accused courthouse attacker faces questions over mental competency

The defense attorney raised concerns about the defendant’s mental competency, while the family questioned why Pea was free despite multiple past assaults. SEATTLE — The woman attacked outside the King County...

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