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Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on May 22, 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)
Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • July 1, 2024 9:57 am

More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties

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A gray wolf. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA...
By Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard • June 30, 2024 6:30 am

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

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Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
By Benjamin Leung • June 27, 2024 2:00 pm

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.
Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all...
By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • June 25, 2024 2:40 pm

Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according to a…

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
By Reporter Staff • June 24, 2024 12:09 pm

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

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State Capitol in Olympia. FILE PHOTO
Hundreds of new laws will take effect in...
June 5, 2024 3:25 pm

Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws

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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to...
By Steve Hunter • May 30, 2024 2:50 pm

Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates

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A Sound Transit fare ambassador checks with a light rail rider. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin...
By Reporter Staff • May 23, 2024 11:42 am

Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

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A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)
King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated...
By Ray Miller-Still • May 14, 2024 4:20 pm

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be a part of the new wage. The council passed the ordinance without the amendment.

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Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image
Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
By Bailey Josie • April 30, 2024 3:12 pm

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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King County releases $3 million to help find...
By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2024 3:10 pm

Tukwila to get $2 million, Burien $1 million; no other South County cities applied for funds

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Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo
Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in...
By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • April 17, 2024 1:44 pm

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.

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Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
By Bailey Josie • April 15, 2024 12:27 pm

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

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Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo
New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
By Benjamin Leung • April 8, 2024 1:55 pm

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of catalytic converters…

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Q&A with the new King County Library System...
By Cameron Sires • April 1, 2024 12:56 pm

“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.

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A red-light camera sign at Pacific Highway South and Kent Des Moines Road in Kent. File photo
New state law gives green light to more...
March 28, 2024 11:16 am

The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.

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Tacos from the Mariners Food Preview Event. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season
By Cameron Sheppard • March 22, 2024 12:00 pm

A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as tight as their player free agency budget.

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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban
By Cameron Sheppard • March 18, 2024 12:32 pm

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

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Fish culvert in Issaquah. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
King County fish culvert plan falls short in...
By Cameron Sheppard • March 13, 2024 9:30 am

KC Auditor says that the county is doing lower priority projects first, putting higher ones at risk.

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Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)
Stakeholders seek task force for I-90/SR 18 projects
By Cameron Sires • March 11, 2024 12:41 pm

The goal is to bridge communication among cities and residents affected by the construction.

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