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Washington February 28, 2024

Washington state's budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program

Washington state Republicans are trying to repeal both the carbon pricing program and the tax on the sale of stocks and bonds. Democrats say this would destabilize the state budget.

Washington February 27, 2024

Washington man to plead guilty in 'killing spree' of over 3,000 birds, illegal sale of feathers

Travis Branson of Cusick, Washington, intends to plead guilty to charges alleging he helped kill some 3,600 birds, many of which are considered prized by Native tribes.

Seattle February 27, 2024

Seattle light rail train shooter remains at large after killing man

Police say a 26-year-old man was shot and killed on a light rail train in Seattle. The suspect is still at large. Reported assaults on public transit in Seattle have increased.

POLITICS February 23, 2024

Washington GOP chair calls declaring party on outside of ballot ‘questionable design’ as voters raise concerns

Some voters in Washington State are raising security concerns about having to declare their political party affiliation on the outside of their presidential primary ballot.

Washington February 22, 2024

Washington legislators push bill making it a felony to threaten election workers

Washington's state Senate voted Thursday in a landslide to make the harassment of election workers a felony after four election workers received envelopes testing positive for fentanyl.

Portland February 22, 2024

Portland woman wanted in husband’s murder found dead, police say

Analiesa Golde, the woman wanted in the murder of her husband in Portland, Oregon, last month, has been found dead in southwest Washington, police say.

Seattle February 21, 2024

Coast Guard launches whale sighting alerts in Seattle so boats will steer clear

The Coast Guard has launched a program to alert vessels of whale sightings in Washington state's Salish Sea in an effort to keep the whales safe from boat strikes and noise.

Border security February 21, 2024

Dem states, cities overrun by migrants funneled millions in federal COVID-19 aid to support illegals

Cities and states overwhelmed by the surge in illegal immigrants in recent months earmarked millions of dollars in COVID-19 funding to support migrants with cash payments.

Digital Originals February 19, 2024

Thousands of fish found dead in Spokane River. No one knows why

Wildlife officials are investigating the mysterious deaths of thousands of fish that were discovered floating at Long Lake Dam in Spokane, Washington, earlier this month.

Washington February 19, 2024

Five cyclists attacked by cougar on Washington trail

Five cyclists were attacked by a cougar on a trail in Washington state, with one hospitalized for injuries sustained as a result of the attack.

Washington February 16, 2024

Washington Senate approves $8M to combat addiction among Native Americans, but some say it is not enough

The Washington Senate unanimously approved a bill that would provide $8 million in funding annually to combat addiction among Native Americans in the state.