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Only you (almost) can put Smokey Bear on Washington license plates
Putting iconic bear on specialty plate will require public and lawmaker support
BY JERRY CORNFIELD, WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
| November 23, 2023 at 5:05 a.m.
ENVIRONMENT
Petitions filed for initiative to erase Washington’s ambitious climate law
Backers say they turned in nearly 420K signatures
By JERRY CORNFIELD, WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
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November 22, 2023
ELECTIONS
Social worker seeks third term in state House
Rule announces campaign after run for county executive
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
November 16, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Support is split on plan to repopulate grizzly bears in North Cascades
Public commentary period ends Monday, Nov. 13
By
ELLIOTT ALMOND
CDN Contributor
November 6, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Whatcom County expects boost from $1B hydrogen investment
Project could include redevelopment of the old aluminum smelter near Cherry Point
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
October 13, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
The current hourly rate of $15.74 is the highest of any state in the nation
By JERRY CORNFIELD, WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
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October 7, 2023
BUSINESS
Target to close 9 stores, including 2 in Seattle, citing safety concerns
Closings will be effective Oct. 21
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP RETAIL WRITER
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September 27, 2023
STATE
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
By JERRY CORNFIELD, WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
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September 20, 2023
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
By MANUEL VALDES AND ANDREW SELSKY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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September 19, 2023
HOUSING
Officials break ground on center for unhoused people
The Way Station to open next year in Bellingham
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
August 18, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
DNR leadership preps for worsening wildfires in Washington
Hilary Franz talks environmental challenges in visit to Whatcom, Skagit counties
By
JULIA LERNER
Staff Reporter
July 19, 2023
EDUCATION
Federal affirmative action ruling has 'little impact' at WWU
Western struggles to diversity student population
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
July 6, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting near The Gorge Amphitheatre
Incident took place in campgrounds during music festival
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
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June 18, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Whatcom County lawmakers to host town hall
Shewmake, Timmons to appear at WCC
By CDN STAFF
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May 27, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
511 information line deactivated
WSDOT cites decline in calls, uptick in use of online alternatives
By CDN STAFF
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May 19, 2023
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