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Senate OKs bill increasing redistricting plan transparency

The bill seeks to create more transparency

Feb. 3, 2022 6:56 a.m.

Growth & Development

Local utility provider proposes 12.9 percent rate hike

PSE filed the new rate proposal to fund clean energy projects

Feb. 1, 2022 7:01 p.m.

Washington insurance commissioner adopts credit scoring ban

The rule was announced Tuesday and takes effect March 4

Feb. 1, 2022 3:45 p.m.

Deputy seeking suspect mistakenly shoots off-duty officer

The shooting occurred as police tried to catch a man wanted for robbing a gas station at gunpoint

Jan. 31, 2022 10:46 p.m.

State re-opens website for home COVID-19 tests

UPDATE: The state has run out of tests

Updated Feb. 1, 2022 12:39 p.m.

California man charged with stealing $1M in COVID benefits

The man used information from three Washington State residents

Jan. 30, 2022 10:18 a.m.

Washington Safeway stores tackle food insecurity

Shoppers using SNAP can now use expanded benefits

Jan. 28, 2022 2:10 p.m.

Delay of Washington’s long-term care program signed into law

The program is delayed 18 months

Jan. 28, 2022 5:25 a.m.

Ben Elenbaas announces run for Ericksen’s Senate seat

Custer Republican is third candidate to declare

Jan. 27, 2022 11:15 p.m.

Washington’s paid family leave program running short on cash

Washington state's paid family leave program could hit a deficit as early as March

Jan. 27, 2022 5:50 a.m.

Whatcom County expands COVID-19 testing options

Battling the omicron variant calls for heavy duty solutions in order to keep moving forward

Jan. 26, 2022 7:00 p.m.

New app sends WA residents earthquake alerts in real time

MyShake app released on 322nd anniversary of last Cascadia Subduction Zone quake

Jan. 26, 2022 6:40 p.m.