by Callie Craighead SeattlePI

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Washington's gray wolf population grew in 2020, but species is not out of the woods yet

Washington wildlife officials are "encouraged" by the results of the Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) newly released 2020 annual wolf count which shows gray wolf populations growing in the state.The new...

Seattle blood donors needed: Bloodworks Northwest declares 'code red' due to supply shortage

Bloodworks Northwest issued a "code red" alert on Friday, asking Washington and Oregon residents to make appointments to give blood to address a critical shortage in supply.The organization reported that less than...

With just days left in Washington's legislative session, what bills are still on the table?

From COVID-19 relief to police reform, Washington state legislature had a lot on their plate this year while operating in a mostly virtual format. And with the end of the irregular session...

Washington House passes capital gains tax in final days of session, and send back to Senate

On day 101 of 105 in Washington's legislative session, the House of Representatives approved a new capital gains tax in a tight 52-46 vote.Passed by the Senate in March in another narrow...

Amtrak to restore daily service for Pacific Northwest routes in May as travel bounces back

In another hopeful sign that the travel industry is bouncing back in Washington after pandemic-induced lows last year, Amtrak announced that it will restore daily service on 12 long distance routes across...

While Wash. lawmakers debate overturned drug possession law, local jurisdictions pass own bills

With time in Washington's legislative session winding down, several local jurisdictions are taking matters into their own hands to reverse the state's overturned drug possession statute and re-criminalize drug possession in their...

Washington initiative promoter Tim Eyman ordered to pay an additional $2.9M in fines

Embattled initiative promoter Tim Eyman was dealt another legal blow Friday when a Thurston County Superior Court judge ordered him to pay $2.9 million to reimburse Washington taxpayers for Attorney General’s Bob...

Pedestrian bridges at Seattle's Ballard Locks set to reopen in April; fish ladder remains closed

Over a year after the outbreak of COVID-19 caused Seattle's tourist destinations to shutter, most attractions have started to welcome guests back with new guidelines and protocols.All except one: the Ballard Locks....

by Callie Craighead SeattlePI

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