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An Oregon company that sells pet food across Washington state has issued a recall of a raw, frozen product contaminated with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, or H5N1.
The Northwest …
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Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald (TNS)
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1/3/25
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A new law requiring all boaters to stay a minimum of 1,000 yards away from endangered southern resident orcas in Washington waters is now in effect.
The law aims to protect southern resident …
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Vonnai Phair / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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1/3/25
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A 5-year-old boy was nearly dragged into woods by a coyote until his mom stepped in, Washington officials said.
The incident happened at about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in the Maplewood Heights …
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Helena Wegner / The News Tribune (TNS)
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1/3/25
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Both sides are gearing up for the next round in court in the fight over Washington state’s law prohibiting the sale, attempted sale, manufacture and distribution of high-capacity magazines that …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/3/25
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Two children died of influenza in the Portland area in December, the first such deaths in Oregon this winter, state data show.
Both of the children got sick and died in Multnomah, Washington or …
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1/2/25
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A man police say tried to use counterfeit money at two Castle Rock gas stations has pleaded not guilty after being returned on a warrant last week.
Castle Rock Police arrested Cory Dean …
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By Hayley Day / The Daily News
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1/2/25
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Washington Democrats are preparing for a legislative session where new taxes will be a major focus to solve a multi-billion dollar state budget hole.
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, …
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By Laurel Demkovich and Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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1/2/25
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OLYMPIA — In an exit interview conducted by Austin Jenkins on TVW's "Inside Olympia," Governor Jay Inslee reflected on his 12 years in office, highlighting his accomplishments, disappointments …
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Nance Beston / Columbia Basin Herald (TNS)
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1/1/25
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A driving dispute in Grays Harbor County took a turn when a Tacoma man allegedly threatened another driver with a gun over the weekend.
Hoquiam police were dispatched at about 2 p.m. Sunday to …
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Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS)
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1/1/25
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A 25-year-old woman who was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday night has been identified by the Thurston County Coroner's Office.
About 10:30 p.m., Alexandria Aburto was driving in the 8900 …
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Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS)
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1/1/25
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A 37-year-old driver accused of killing a mother and two children was reportedly laughing when the first trooper arrived at the Pasco scene, court documents said.
Investigators believe Zachary …
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Cameron Probert / Tri-City Herald (TNS)
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1/1/25
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SEATTLE — In a day of sadness and surprise, researchers on Puget Sound on Tuesday found J61, the new calf born to mother orca Tahlequah, had not survived — and that a new calf also had …
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Lynda V. Mapes / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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1/1/25
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A collection of state trucking advocacy groups is calling on Gov. Jay Inslee and incoming Gov. Bob Ferguson to put the brakes on implementing new regulations that they warn could severely disrupt …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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1/1/25
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Amid a push to raise the annual cap on property tax increases statewide, Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, wants the Washington state Legislature to exempt around 500,000 senior citizens altogether.
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By Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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1/1/25
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The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is turning to the community for help after a collaborative rescue with Pierce County Animal Control in Roy brought 60 animals to the shelter.
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By Jacob Dimond / For The Chronicle
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12/31/24
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The Nisqually Indian Tribe is continuing to invest in the Native American education program within Yelm Community Schools despite the activities being put on hold due to the district’s …
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By Dylan Reubenking / For The Chronicle
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12/31/24
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SEATTLE — More Washington children are expected to qualify for public child care and preschool programs in 2025 and 2026.
But in the final weeks of his administration, Gov. Jay Inslee has …
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Claire Withycombe / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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12/31/24
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A 37-year-old man showed up in court for the first time after allegedly killing a woman and two children in a drunken crash on Interstate 182.
Zachary N. Schwartz of Yakima appeared by video …
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Cameron Probert / Tri-City Herald (TNS)
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12/31/24
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Pullman police Chief Jake Opgenorth is accused of domestic violence and sexual assault by a woman who claimed in a protective order petition filed this month that she had been involved in a …
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Alexandra Duggan / The Spokesman-Review (TNS)
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12/31/24
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Hours before she boarded a flight to Honolulu without a ticket on Christmas Eve, the woman who has become known as the "Delta stowaway" walked through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport barefoot …
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Paige Cornwell / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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12/31/24
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