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New traffic safety penalties in Washington State proposed by lawmakers
Legislation introduced in Olympia calls for improved traffic safety by modifying penalties for certain traffic infractions.
WA budget woes threaten LEGO robotics program. What Tri-City kids are doing about it
Elementary students use research, problem-solving, coding and engineering to build and program the LEGO robots.
Washington woman’s life savings wiped out by gold coin scam
OLYMPIA, Wash. — After a stellar career as a social worker and mental health program manager for the state of Washington, ...
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Washington lawmakers clash on parental rights but make some progress on housing
Washington’s legislative session includes a series of key deadlines and Friday was the first major cutoff. This means bills that don’t impact the budget must have been voted out of a committ ...
Why efforts to get rid of Daylight Savings Time in Washington are unsuccessful
Washingtonians have made it clear they're sick of rolling back and springing forward the clocks. But legislation to put it to ...
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Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner. Supporters say the current design featuring the state ...
Airbnb pushes back on new bill that would tax short-term rentals to fund housing in Washington
In practice, taxes on short-term rentals are typically passed on to the guest as part of the total booking cost. Short-term ...
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Washington’s Joann stores previously spared from closure now shuttering as sale announced
National craft and fabric store chain Joann has officially been purchased, according to a company statement issued Sunday, Feb. 23, and “going-out-of-business sales at all store locations ...
In Session: Washington's pay-per-mile proposal gets committee hearing
Under the law, owners of electric and hybrid vehicles could voluntarily start paying 2.6 cents for every mile they drive ...