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The Saga Of Washington’s Marcus Whitman Statues
The three year saga surrounding a pair of Marcus Whitman statues may be nearing it's conclusion...may be. The martyred ...
The war against murder hornets is over, officials say. The U.S. won.
Northern giant hornets, nicknamed “murder hornets,” have been eradicated from the United States, agriculture officials said ...
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Governor Inslee proposes to close down Yakima Valley School in budget proposal
WASHINGTON.-- Earlier this month governor Jay inslee proposed to close down multiple schools and a corrections center in ...
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Just Before Leaving Office, Washington Gov. Inslee Proposes $4B in Tax Hikes
When Democrat Jay Inslee took office in 2013, the state’s two-year budget was $38.4 billion. Now, as he prepares to leave, he ...
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Adult prison cells in Aberdeen turning into space for offenders from juvenile facilities
Dozens of young men who were convicted of crimes in Washington when they were juveniles could serve some of their sentences ...
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Portland-Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail idea lands $49.7 million federal grant
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the federal grant in a ...
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Seattle officer who hit Kandula agrees to $5,000 fine as part of negligent driving penalty
A Seattle officer has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine as part of a penalty tied to hitting and killing a 23-year-old woman.
Washington gets $49.7 million federal grant to study Cascadia high-speed rail line
The proposed passenger rail line would link Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, BC. The current Amtrak Cascades line follows a similar route but is limited to 79 mph.
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Environmental groups celebrate while Republicans criticize support for Snake River dam removal
Gov. Jay Inslee recently released an executive order that reemphasizes his administration’s support for the state’s salmon ...
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Washington state budget faces broad revenue gap
A spike in inflationary costs means a tough road ahead for Washington lawmakers as they take up the budget in the new year.
Washington governor proposes 1% wealth tax on residents and higher tax rate for some businesses
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee addresses the crowd at the Nordic Innovation Summit on May 13, 2024. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop ...
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Gov. Inslee Proposes 1% Wealth Tax to Address Washington's $12 Billion Budget Deficit
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington proposes a 1% wealth tax to address a $12 billion budget deficit, alongside budget cuts ...