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Brent Hennrich, left, and U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
Democrat Brent Hennrich won’t support MGP in Third Congressional District race
Fresh off a losing bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, fellow Democrat Brent Hennrich says he won’t be supporting her in the general election. Hennrich earned over 16% of the … more
Kristen Welker, host of NBC’s Meet the Press, interviews Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis and Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox during the summer meeting of the National Governors Association in Oklahoma City. Governors called for a rebalancing of state and federal power sharing.
Governors and lawmakers say they’re getting serious about states’ rights
State leaders of both parties say the federal government — including the president — wields too much power, and they want to see more authority returned to the states. Bipartisan groups of … more
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Republican Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney, left, and Democrat John Duresky, right, are poised to advance to the November general election in the race to replace retiring Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington’s 4th Congressional District.
McKinney leads in race to replace Washington state Rep. Dan Newhouse
A Republican backed by President Donald Trump emerged Tuesday as the frontrunner in the central Washington race to succeed a retiring GOP congressman who voted to impeach the president. … more
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The Temple of Justice in Olympia, Washington where the state Supreme Court convenes.
Incumbents ahead in three Washington state Supreme Court races
Washington state Supreme Court incumbents, including two new appointees of Gov. Bob Ferguson, were leading after early primary voting results were reported Tuesday night.  And a King County … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia.
MGP, Braun neck-and-neck in closely watched race for Congress 
The political favorites are leading the pack of nine candidates in the race to represent Washington’s Third Congressional District as preliminary primary election results were released on … more
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Spokane firefighters respond to fires in the region.
Spokane authorities detained, released suspect before arrest on arson charge
A suspect is in custody on suspicion of arson in the start of the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, after authorities had previously detained him near where the fire started before releasing him. At a … more
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An explosion of data center facilities, including the one pictured here in Umatilla County on May 18, 2026, have been built in Oregon along the Columbia River Gorge during the last few years.
Democratic lawmakers propose three-year moratorium on new large data centers in Oregon
Four Oregon Democratic lawmakers, and two hopefuls, are calling for a three-year moratorium on new data centers in the state in response to growing public concern over energy and water demand, … more
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Spokane mayor: 'Could be weeks' before people can return home after fires
Gov. Bob Ferguson said Monday that federal support is en route to Spokane, as roughly 1,000 personnel fight three fires, which he called among the worst in the history of the region. Ferguson … more
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Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk
As millions of acres burn across the western United States, some wildland fire veterans are fearful that aggressive fire suppression tactics ordered by the Trump administration — coupled with … more
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It’s primary election day in Washington State. Here’s what you need to know
Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal races in this busy election cycle. All 98 seats in the state House and 24 in the Senate … more
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Attorney General Nick Brown waves to lawmakers during a joint legislative session in the House chambers at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
SNAP benefits for immigrants lawsuit launches in blue states
New York Attorney General Leticia James is leading a group of Democrats suing the Trump administration over a requirement to turn over personal information about SNAP recipients. Washington … more
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Spokane Valley Engine 12 arrives at the Autumn Lane Fire on Monday.
Three Spokane fires total $3.45M in firefighting costs so far as feds step in
With three fires in northern Spokane costing an estimated $3.45 million to fight as of Monday morning, Gov. Bob Ferguson has requested additional emergency assistance from the Trump Administration … more
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Windmills are seen on the horizon, above fields, in south-central, Washington. Known for agriculture, the area has become a hotbed for clean energy projects and interest in building data centers is also rising. (Photo by Emma Renly)
Rising tension in central Washington as farmland is eyed for energy and data center projects
The Facebook post shows an AI-generated image of two farmers staring into the distance at golden hour, overlaid with the text “local landowners deserve a say.” It’s a reference to where … more
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Spokane Valley Engine 12 arrives at the Autumn Lane Fire on Monday.
Spokane fires destroy hundreds of structures
Wildfires swept into Spokane on Saturday, burning hundreds of buildings in and around Washington’s second-largest city. About 700 structures, including homes, had been destroyed, according to … more
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Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows
A new study examining pollution levels across a 16-year span found that while general pollution levels from sources such as cars and industry have significantly declined, recent increases in wildfire … more
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A new report found that in the past two years, more than half the states expanded care for children and services for older adults and disabled people. But they will be hard-pressed to maintain funding in the face of federal cuts.
Many states expanded care for children, older adults and workers
Many states have made marked progress over the past two years in extending crucial care and benefits to children, workers and aging adults. But they will be hard-pressed to fill the void left by … more
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The Washington state Capitol is pictured from Heritage Park in Olympia on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Washington child welfare supervisor: 'We can't always keep families together safely'
The chair of the Washington Federation of State Employees DCYF Policy Committee is speaking out about failures with the Keeping Families Together Act (KFTA), which she says are leading to unnecessary … more
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Fish and Wildlife Commission probe finds wrongdoing, doesn’t recommend punishment
Washington fish and wildlife commissioners routinely disregarded government transparency laws, skirted conflict of interest rules, and sparred with agency leaders, but their actions and behavior did … more
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The Sinlahekin fire in Okanogan County has burned over 24,000 acres and prompted level 3 evacuations. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources)
‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of Washington’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning
High winds in central and eastern Washington on Saturday could worsen large fires already burning in the region .  The National Weather Service issued a “Particularly Dangerous … more
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The TransAlta Centralia plant is pictured on Thursday, March 12.
State confirms TransAlta natural gas transition, requests public comment
TransAlta Centralia is expected to begin operations generating power through burning natural gas by 2028 and cease all burning of fossil fuels by a state deadline of 2044. The Washington state … more
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