STATE
Closings will be effective Oct. 21
BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP RETAIL WRITER | September 27, 2023 at 11:25 a.m.
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
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
HOUSING
Officials break ground on center for unhoused people
The Way Station to open next year in Bellingham
ENVIRONMENT
DNR leadership preps for worsening wildfires in Washington
Hilary Franz talks environmental challenges in visit to Whatcom, Skagit counties
EDUCATION
Federal affirmative action ruling has 'little impact' at WWU
Western struggles to diversity student population
LAW & JUSTICE
2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting near The Gorge Amphitheatre
Incident took place in campgrounds during music festival
TRANSPORTATION
511 information line deactivated
WSDOT cites decline in calls, uptick in use of online alternatives
GOVERNMENT
Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law
More than 6 states have passed, considering similar bills, executive orders
ELECTIONS
WA Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz running for governor
Franz has led the department for 7 years
GOVERNMENT
Inslee rolls back limitations on police chases
'Adjustments over time are needed,' he said
GOVERNMENT
Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act
Inslee set special legislative session beginning May 16 to discuss
GOVERNMENT
State funds arts, crisis care in Whatcom, Skagit
Budget includes new Pickford theater space
