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Whatcom County calls on Inslee, Biden to declare a fentanyl emergency

In unanimous, bipartisan move, council aligns with Lummi Nation in combating drug crisis

Jan. 10, 2024 12:49 p.m.

Women are close to holding half the seats in WA’s Legislature. Here’s why it matters

Women also hold key leadership positions in the Legislature

Jan. 4, 2024 12:06 p.m.

Fentanyl, housing, public safety top priorities for Washington Legislature

Majority Democrats will dictate the 2024 agenda in Olympia

Jan. 4, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Washington wolverines up for protected status change amid climate threats

Department of Fish and Wildlife seek information from public on 4 species

Jan. 3, 2024 11:49 a.m.

The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024

Gun purchases, street racing and voting rights are among the areas they focus on

Jan. 1, 2024 6:57 a.m.

Only you (almost) can put Smokey Bear on Washington license plates

Putting iconic bear on specialty plate will require public and lawmaker support

Nov. 23, 2023 5:05 a.m.

Petitions filed for initiative to erase Washington’s ambitious climate law

Backers say they turned in nearly 420K signatures

Nov. 22, 2023 11:03 a.m.

Social worker seeks third term in state House

Alicia Rule announces campaign after run for county executive

Nov. 16, 2023 4:43 p.m.

Support is split on plan to repopulate grizzly bears in North Cascades

Public commentary period ends Monday, Nov. 13

Nov. 6, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Whatcom County expects boost from $1B hydrogen investment

Feds name Pacific Northwest among seven 'hydrogen hubs'

Oct. 13, 2023 5:23 p.m.

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

Oct. 7, 2023 5:00 a.m.

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.