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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...

Gig Harbor girls’ basketball coaches placed on leave for drinking during school trip

There were implications from the coaches that they believe the allegations stem from a dispute with a parent over playing time. GIG HARBOR, Wash. — Documents reveal that three Gig Harbor...

It’s shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in Washington since 2022

Some of the biggest counties in Washington are reporting elevated flu hospitalizations and deaths this year. SEATTLE — Data from some of Washington's biggest counties showed it's shaping up to...

Trooper crashes into wrong-way driver on I-90 in Bellevue

The trooper put themself in the direct path of the wrong-way driver who was suspected of being under the influence. BELLEVUE, Wash. — A Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper collided with...

7-mile backup after fatal wrong-way crash on northbound SR 167 in Renton

A driver entered SR 167 going the wrong way and collided head-on with a semi-truck. RENTON, Wash. — One person was killed in a wrong-way crash on northbound state Route...

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