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

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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

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HOUSING

Officials break ground on center for unhoused people

The Way Station to open next year in Bellingham

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ENVIRONMENT

DNR leadership preps for worsening wildfires in Washington

Hilary Franz talks environmental challenges in visit to Whatcom, Skagit counties

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EDUCATION

Federal affirmative action ruling has 'little impact' at WWU

Western struggles to diversity student population

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LAW & JUSTICE

2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting near The Gorge Amphitheatre

Incident took place in campgrounds during music festival

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GOVERNMENT

Whatcom County lawmakers to host town hall

Shewmake, Timmons to appear at WCC

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TRANSPORTATION

511 information line deactivated

WSDOT cites decline in calls, uptick in use of online alternatives

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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

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GOVERNMENT

Inslee rolls back limitations on police chases

'Adjustments over time are needed,' he said

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GOVERNMENT

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act

Inslee set special legislative session beginning May 16 to discuss

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GOVERNMENT

State funds arts, crisis care in Whatcom, Skagit

Budget includes new Pickford theater space

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ELECTIONS

State AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor

Inslee announced Monday he won't seek 4th term