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‘Let’s Go Washington’ accused of four violations

The Public Disclosure Commission is expected to announce its decision within a week. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The organization behind a series of initiatives on the November ballot could face fines from...

Minimum wage hike talk worries Olympia business owners

There's no formal proposal yet, but the topic is being discussed, a council member says. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Talk of raising the minimum wage for Olympia workers is raising concerns with...

‘A few surprises’ found in study of solitary confinement in Washington prisons

The Department of Corrections has plans to reduce solitary by 90% by 2028. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Researchers looking into the use of solitary confinement in Washington prisons said they were surprised...

Seattle skater works to protect others after near-death injury

Ryker Schellings nearly died in a 2019 crash. Now, he's taking to the skate park to help protect others. SEATTLE — Ryker Schellings has great memories of skateboarding. Just don’t ask...

Backlog to change the way Washington state makes license plates

Washington is moving to non-embossed plates to eliminate waiting times for drivers. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Car owners in Washington soon won’t have to wait months for a new license plate. ...

State superintendent: ‘Ambitious’ funding proposal would require new tax funding

Chris Reykdal supports state income tax as a possible "creative" solution. OLYMPIA, Wash. — State superintendent Chris Reykdal called his school funding proposal “ambitious,” and said new tax revenue would likely...

A Tacoma grandmother broke her leg while hiking alone near Mount Rainier. These ‘angels’ were able to help her

A JBLM service member carried the injured woman over a mile to safety. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The High Rock Lookout has always been a special place for Ursula Bannister. ...

Federal Way resident with dementia was sexually assaulted twice at senior living home, lawsuit claims

The Federal Way senior living home allegedly told family members of the resident, who has dementia, that the sexual encounters were consensual. FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Pamela Harney’s dementia prevents her...

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