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Police standoff on I-5 ends with suspect’s arrest, Thurston County sheriff reports
A tense police standoff at the end of a pursuit closed Interstate 5 near Dupont as a suspect with a warrant allegedly assaulted a...
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Washington won’t pause its gas tax. Here’s why
State lawmakers are unlikely to pause gas tax despite surging prices at the pump. OLYMPIA, Wash. — With gas averaging $5.39 a...
‘We need to do something’: Break-ins rise in Seattle’s Wallingford area as business owners...
Burglaries in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood have surged, affecting small businesses and prompting owners to convene to find solutions. SEATTLE — Break-ins are increasing...
Two lanes of Tacoma Narrows Bridge closed for emergency repairs
Two westbound lanes on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are closed as crews make emergency repairs after damage was found to the bridge. TACOMA,...
University of Washington launches Housing Futures Center to tackle state housing crisis
The University of Washington has launched the Housing Futures Center in Washington state, uniting experts to address housing affordability and policy. SEATTLE —...
UW study shows PNW waters acidifying faster than rest of world’s oceans
Puget Sound and the Salish Sea are on the leading edge of an ocean acidification crisis that could devastate West Coast fisheries within decades,...