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2 children died from flu complications in King County last month

This is shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in several years. SEATTLE — Two children have died in King County due to complications from the flu, according...

These federal agencies have laid off the most people in Washington state

Washington's Employment Security Department said unemployment applications from federal employees have doubled since last year. WASHINGTON, USA — Unemployment claims from former federal workers have doubled from this time last...

Gov. Ferguson pledges to return ferry system to pre-pandemic service by this summer

While the governor is taking action to restore service in the short-term, there are still many unknowns the ferry system will have to navigate in the future. BREMERTON, Wash. — At...

Pilot found dead after plane crashes in Kittitas County

The Cessna 150 was found crashed near a Kittitas County mountain on Wednesday morning. ELLENSBURG, Wash. — A pilot has been found dead after her plane was found crashed in...

Here’s how many federal employees have been fired in Washington state

There are 76,000 federal employees in Washington. SEATTLE — Washington state joined a lawsuit Wednesday against the Office of Personnel Management's firing of thousands of federal employees, calling their efforts "damaging"...

Pedestrian struck, killed on US 2 in Snohomish, closing all lanes

The pedestrian walked out into a lane of travel, was hit by a vehicle and then a semi truck, according to the Washington State Patrol. SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A pedestrian was...

Washington lawmakers have been trying to ‘ditch the switch’ for years. It’s not working

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Whether you prefer daylight saving time or standard time, most Washingtonians can agree on this: We want to stop changing the clocks. Our local and federal...

Heavy rain arrives in western Washington, with flooding possible

A weather system that stretches from Washington state to the central Pacific Ocean is bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and warmer temperatures. SEATTLE — Rain and warmer temperatures are on the...

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