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A recommendation from two Washington State University economists that the state end its ban on thinner, single-use plastic bags because the law is doing more harm than good isn’t sitting well …
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By Brett Davis / The Center Square
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10/2/25
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The man who became known as the “South Hill Rapist” is being released Thursday and is reportedly headed for an adult family home in Federal Way, Wash.
As reported previously, Kevin …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/2/25
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Democratic attorneys general from 21 jurisdictions sued the Trump administration Wednesday for denying federal funds to help victims of violent crimes who are illegal immigrants.
The suit …
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10/2/25
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Some Washington state lawmakers are pressing the Department of Children, Youth & Families for updated information on critical incidents involving children under state supervision.
The Senate …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/2/25
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The head of Washington’s largest business association said the state’s manufacturing sector is at risk due to growing taxes, complex regulations and trade uncertainty.
Association of …
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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10/2/25
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Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers for two initiatives continue to endure threats, intimidation, destruction of property, and, in some cases, assaults, the organization …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/2/25
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The number of residential construction permits issued in Washington state has fallen to 2013 levels, according to a new revenue forecast put out by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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10/1/25
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Members of Washington’s congressional delegation are largely sticking to their parties’ respective scripts as they respond to the federal government shutdown, with each side blaming the …
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Washington State Standard Staff
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10/1/25
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Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two years as lawmakers fine-tune the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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10/1/25
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Deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland for 60 days because of President Donald Trump’ claims that the city is “war ravaged” and “an unmitigated disaster” is …
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By Julia Shumway / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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9/30/25
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A new slate of taxes goes into effect on Wednesday. The changes were passed as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget package, which lawmakers approved in May, and are projected to generate billions in …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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9/30/25
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Democratic attorneys general from California and 11 other jurisdictions won a temporary restraining order Tuesday preventing the Federal Emergency Management Agency from withholding over $233 million …
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By Dave Mason / The Center Square
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9/30/25
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Washington state’s minimum wage will surpass $17 per hour in 2026.
It will rise 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, starting Jan. 1, the state Department of Labor and Industries announced …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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9/30/25
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Longview police say a man died after shooting himself inside the Seventh Avenue Walmart on Monday.
Longview Capt. Braden McNew said the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m.
He did not …
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By Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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9/30/25
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The Trump administration on Tuesday opened an investigation into a contested Oregon policy of requiring prospective adoptive and foster parents to affirm their child’s gender identity, spelling …
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By Shaanth Nanguneri / The Oregon Capital Chronicle
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9/30/25
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A public utility in Mason County has started labeling its power poles hoisting fiber-optic cables so thieves don’t mistake the lines for expensive copper wire.
“This wire is …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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9/30/25
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As the Washington State Attorney General’s Office Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force prepares a charter, debate continues over whether the task force can define what constitutes …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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9/29/25
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Seven-and-a-half months after Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson said he was implementing a six-month suspension of a policy that, for years, let state agencies auto-delete Microsoft Teams messages …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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9/29/25
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Several hundred Portland, Ore., residents took to the streets Sunday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump's order to deploy federal troops to the city to protect federal buildings, including …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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9/29/25
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The Oregon Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to temporarily block President Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying Oregon National Guard troops to protect federal buildings in …
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By Alex Baumhardt / States Newsroom
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9/29/25
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