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BAC limit, property taxes and school panic buttons among issues lawmakers will weigh this year

Prefiled bills include exempting seniors from property taxes, changing Washington's per se BAC limit and installing panic buttons in schools. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The legislative session begins on Monday, and Washington...

The killing of a Camano Island woman solved after 21 years

Although the case is considered solved, the suspect will not see his day in court. Here's why. CAMANO ISLAND, Wash. — The 2003 killing of a Camano Island woman is now...

Fare inspection to return aboard King County Metro buses this March

Metro plans a "phased-in" approach to resuming fare enforcement. Here's when it starts, and what the consequences may be for nonpayment. SEATTLE — Fare inspection will return to King County Metro...

Seattle Humane taking in 60 LA-area shelter pets due to ‘unprecedented’ wildfires

Seattle Humane hopes to have the LA-area pets available for adoption on Tuesday. Here's how to know they came to western Washington on the rescue flight. SEATTLE — As wildfires continue...

Sale of menthols, flavored vape products would be banned in WA under proposed bill

Washington lawmakers have tried to ban flavored vape products before. This time, they're also going after menthol cigarettes. OLYMPIA, Wash — A bill filed for consideration by Washington lawmakers would ban...

Seattle road design led to accident that caused bicyclist ‘catastrophic injuries,’ lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit alleges that a road redesign on Green Lake Drive North creates sight obstructions between bicyclists and drivers that could lead to dangerous collisions. SEATTLE — The family of...

Washington bans commercial net pen fish farming after 2017 disaster

The ban was proposed due to the fallout of the 2017 Cypress Island net pen collapse, which released 250,000 non-native Atlantic salmon into the Puget Sound. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A ban...

Some lanes to reopen on 145th St. in Shoreline after months-long closure

The street is a direct access point to I-5, meaning a lot of traffic has been detoured through surrounding areas during the closure. SHORELINE, Wash. — After a months-long closure, two...

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