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Proposal aims to cut Washington public defender caseloads, critics say it’s too costly

On Wednesday, the Washington State Supreme Court held a hearing about proposed changes to public defense standards. WASHINGTON, USA — The Washington State Supreme Court is considering new standards for public...

Seattle police issue new alarm response policy

A new Seattle police policy goes into effect Oct. 1. SEATTLE — A new Seattle police policy goes into effect Oct. 1.   Officers will no longer be dispatched...

Push in King County to add fentanyl to state’s child endangerment law amid increase in fatalities

"It is just as simple as adding in those extra words to include fentanyl too,” said Casey McNerthney, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office spokesperson. SEATTLE — There is a push...

Vashon council using monthly meeting to discuss topics causing a debate on the island

The council is using its monthly meeting to discuss topics that are causing a debate on the island. VASHON ISLAND, Wash. — The Vashon-Maury Community Council is using its monthly meeting...

Man uses CPR to save golfer whose heart stopped at Kent course

The two men are now telling their story to save more lives. KENT, Wash. — At Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent, when one golfer’s heart stopped beating, another golfer leaped into...

Closing arguments given in wrongful death trial of protester killed on I-5

The civil trial began two weeks ago. On Monday, attorneys delivered closing arguments. SEATTLE — A jury will soon decide whether the state of Washington is at fault in the death...

Tugboat owner says allegations that he left his crew without enough food, water are untrue

The man who hired a crew of four to tow two retired Washington State Ferries to Ecuador said allegations he left them without enough supplies are untrue. SEATTLE — The owner...

Immigration agents send tugboat crew home from Washington

There is more fallout from the decommissioned ferry tow that went wrong in mid-August. SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries sold two decommissioned vessels for $100,000 each to a buyer who had...

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