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State

Target to close 9 stores, including 2 in Seattle, citing safety concerns

Closings will be effective Oct. 21

Sept. 27, 2023 11:25 a.m.

As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer

The time to process an application could reach four months unless dozens more workers are hired, program administrators say

Sept. 20, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Outrage boils in Seattle over death of a student and an officer’s callous remarks

Demonstrators have demanded the resignation of 2 police officers

Sept. 19, 2023 5:16 p.m.

Housing

Officials break ground on center for unhoused people

The Way Station to open next year in Bellingham

Aug. 18, 2023 5:22 p.m.

Environment

DNR leadership preps for worsening wildfires in Washington

Hilary Franz talks environmental challenges in visit to Whatcom, Skagit counties

July 19, 2023 2:30 p.m.

Education

Federal affirmative action ruling has ‘little impact’ at WWU

Western struggles to diversify student population

July 6, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Law & Justice

2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting near The Gorge Amphitheatre

Incident took place in campgrounds during music festival

June 18, 2023 7:42 a.m.

Local

Whatcom County lawmakers to host town hall

Shewmake, Timmons to appear at WCC

May 27, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Transportation

511 information line deactivated

WSDOT cites decline in calls, uptick in use of online alternatives

May 19, 2023 11:09 a.m.

Government

Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law

More than 6 states have passed, considering similar bills, executive orders

May 10, 2023 5:14 p.m.

Elections

WA Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz running for governor

Franz has led the department for 7 years

May 10, 2023 4:15 p.m.

Government

Inslee rolls back limitations on police chases

'Adjustments over time are needed,' he said

May 4, 2023 4:51 p.m.