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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.
Protesters march through downtown Seattle after body camera footage was released of a Seattle police officer joking about the death of Jaahnavi Kandula
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.
Officials break ground on The Way Station Friday
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.
Hilary Franz is the Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington and is running for governor in 2024. During a recent visit to Whatcom and Skagit counties this week
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.
Yaileen Gonzalez
Education

Federal affirmative action ruling has ‘little impact’ at WWU

Western struggles to diversify student population
July 6, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Two people died and three were injured in a shooting that occurred at the general admission campground June 17 at the Gorge Amphitheater near George
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.
Rep. Joe Timmons will appear with Sen. Sharon Shewmake at a May 31 town hall at Whatcom Community College.
Local

Whatcom County lawmakers to host town hall

Shewmake, Timmons to appear at WCC
May 27, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Cars drive along Interstate 5 in October 2021. The 511 phone number
Transportation

511 information line deactivated

WSDOT cites decline in calls, uptick in use of online alternatives
May 19, 2023 11:09 a.m.
Gov. Jay Inslee shakes hands with audience members at the end of a press conference at Western Washington University in October 2022. Inslee signed a bill into law May 9 that protects young people seeking reproductive health services or gender-affirming care.
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.
On May 3
Government

Inslee rolls back limitations on police chases

'Adjustments over time are needed,' he said
May 4, 2023 4:51 p.m.
A needle lies in an alley in downtown Bellingham. A temporary state law that makes possession of small amounts of drugs a misdemeanor expires on July 1
Government

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act

Inslee set special legislative session beginning May 16 to discuss
May 3, 2023 3:19 p.m.

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