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Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility

Washington state has asked a federal judge to force private prison operator The Geo Group to allow health inspectors into its immigration detention center. TACOMA, Wash.(AP) — Washington state on Tuesday...

Couple charged with stealing $2.6 million from dead man’s Issaquah estate

Both suspects are currently out of state but are expected to face a court date in Seattle soon. SEATTLE — King County prosecutors have charged a couple with stealing $2.6 million...

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announces sweeping investment plan for child care and education

Mayor Wilson announced expansions to the city's preschool program, free school meals for students and free mental health care for Seattle teens Tuesday. SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Tuesday...

Starbucks says higher gas prices aren’t yet dampening customers’ enthusiasm

Starbucks said Tuesday that customers are responding to improved service in its stores, which saw better-than-expected sales in the company’s fiscal second quarter. Higher gas prices may be changing some consumer...

Barn owl trapped in Burlington Amazon warehouse dies after capture

Officials said the owl may have been malnourished after not eating since entering the warehouse last week. BURLINGTON, Wash. — A barn owl that was trapped inside a Burlington Amazon warehouse...

State asks judge to stop Tacoma ICE facility from blocking health inspections

Washington leaders announced legal action after state health inspectors have been blocked from entering the Tacoma ICE detention facility, despite a court order. TACOMA, Wash. — Citing "thousands of complaints" about...

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