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Cats, either domestic or wild, are especially susceptible to the deadly bird flu virus. (Photo by Matt Vasilogambros/Stateline)
Two Washington state cats infected with bird flu
Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food.  The state Department of Agriculture confirmed the virus in both animals based on test … more
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Fate of proposed free school meals expansion is in doubt in Washington Legislature
Plans to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in Washington appear shaky ahead of a Friday deadline in the state Legislature. About 70% of students in the state’s … more
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The Washington State Capitol is pictured in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Washington state could exempt medical debt from credit reports
When Kristopher Shook was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 42, his only concern was beating it, no matter the cost. As a result, he accumulated hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.  … more
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Bill to raise lid on local Washington state school district levies moves forward
A bill that would increase the amount of local property tax collections allowed by school districts in Washington state passed the House Finance Committee on Tuesday. House Bill 1356 , sponsored … more
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Waymo autonomous vehicle.
Washington state bill seeks to regulate the use of driverless vehicles on state roads
A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session seeks to address concerns over the presence of driverless vehicles on the road and whether they should be allowed to operate with no … more
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Washington state Rep. Chipalo Street, D-Seattle, sponsor of HB 2019 on estate taxes, on Feb. 25, 2025.
Bill making Washington state's estate tax 'more progressive' gets a House public hearing
A bill “making the estate tax more progressive” in Washington state received a public hearing Tuesday in the House Finance Committee. House Bill 2019 is sponsored by Rep. Chipalo … more
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Bill expanding Washington state gun-free zones draws praise from supporters, fire from opponents
Passions ran high at a Monday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill to expand gun-free zones in Washington state. Substitute Senate Bill 5098 would … more
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Rep. Liz Berry, D-Seattle, shows the different types of containers that her family’s fruit came in this week. Berry, along with Sen. Liz Lovelett, D-Anacortes, and Dylan de Thomas, at the Recycling Partnership, spoke to reporters about a new bill to require manufacturers to pay for recycling. (Photo by Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)
Washington state lawmakers debate bills to boost recycling
The way Washington residents recycle is up for debate in the state Legislature as lawmakers look for ways to keep more waste out of landfills.  Bills to study the state’s system, … more
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A self-storage facility in Olympia, Washington. State lawmakers are considering a bill that would apply sales and business taxes on storage unit rentals. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
Are Washington state lawmakers about to tax storage unit rentals?
Washington Democrats are looking at taxing storage units as a way to help bridge the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and raise new money for housing.  House Bill 1907 … more
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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information related to the suspect in the sketch above. He’s wanted for lewd conduct near Eighth Avenue East near Spanaway and Roy.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office seeks identity of lewd conduct suspect
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the community for help in a recent lewd conduct incident near 18800 Eighth Ave. E. According to a Facebook post by the agency, a male … more
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BIAW refiles suit requiring Washington state building code council to follow natural gas law
The Building Industry Association of Washington has refiled its lawsuit against the Washington State Building Code Council over delays in updating the state’s energy code to align with … more
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Trucks at a Love's travel center.
Washington state truckers want to hit the brakes on California-style emission rules
Members of Washington’s trucking industry warned the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee that the state’s alignment with California’s emission standards will … more
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Bill to make school bond approval easier in Washington state gains momentum
Several people showed up at a Monday public hearing before the Senate Ways & Means Committee to offer their support for a bill that would amend the state constitution to allow for simple … more
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These houses are part of the Washington State Department of Corrections reentry center in Bellingham, which officials are considering whether to close to help save money. (Photo courtesy of Department of Corrections)
Plan to close facilities for people exiting Washington state prisons draws backlash
Two facilities for incarcerated people transitioning out of prison are on the chopping block as Washington lawmakers look for ways to close the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. … more
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Employees work at a Rivian electric vehicle factory in Normal, Ill., in 2021. (Courtesy of Rivian)
Tesla to maintain exclusive hold on direct EV sales to Washington state consumers
Tesla will remain the only electric vehicle manufacturer allowed to sell directly to customers in Washington. That’s because legislation that would have put firms like Rivian and Lucid on … more
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Firearms and buckets of meth and fentanyl were seized during the investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which provided these photos.
Drug distributor caught with massive amounts of fentanyl and meth as well as firearms, body armor and silencer sentenced to 13 years in prison
A 32-year-old Renton resident was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 13 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring connected to Aryan prison gangs. Shawn Ellis … more
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Advocates for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program rally at the state capitol on Feb. 6, 2025. (Photo by Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)
Washington state lawmakers weigh further delay to early learning expansion
Nearly 15 years ago, Washington state lawmakers approved a plan to make a state-funded early learning program an entitlement for all low-income families who qualify.  Since then, that plan … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders speaks during a vigil for Karen Bodine on Littlerock Road Southwest in Rochester on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Washington state sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans
President Donald Trump has identified state and local law enforcement agencies as being pivotal in his plans to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. But the extent of how his … more
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Holly Koon, a high school biology teacher for over 30 years, works through a lesson with two of her students at Mount Baker High School. 
Falling Washington state student performance fuels school funding debate
Holly Koon struggles every day in her ninth grade biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a losing battle. Chronic absenteeism, growing class sizes and fewer classroom … more
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A creek runs through an old growth forest near Rainbow Falls State Park off state Route 6.
Washington state bill proposes higher fees for Discover Pass
It will cost more to visit a state park next year if a proposal in the state Legislature wins approval. Senate Bill 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek Stanford, R-Bothell, increases the cost of a … more
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