Tesla retains advantage in Washington state as effort stalls to expand direct EV sales
A bipartisan effort aiming to give Rivian, Lucid and other EV makers the right to sell their vehicles directly to consumers ...
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Washington House Speaker lays out ‘devastating cuts’ in a possible ‘no-new-taxes’ budget
Adhering to legal requirements, Inslee’s Book One budget assumes no new revenue and seeks to balance the deficit through $12 billion in cuts. The website emphasizes that this is not a final plan but ...
Washington state may pause creation of specialized license plates
OLYMPIA, Wash. — In a year when 10 new commemorative license plates have been proposed, another bill would pause the state’s implementation of specialty plates in the future. House Bill 1952 would ...
How excessive rent increases harm the physical and mental health of Washingtonians | Opinion
According to a recent survey of Washingtonians, nearly half say they have had to move out of a rental home because the rent ...
These were the fastest recorded wind speeds during the overnight storm in western Washington
SEATTLE — Wind speeds topped 60 mph in several areas and nearly set records overnight, knocking down power lines and trees ...
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Loan relief bill by Pasco senator for public attorneys gains traction in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Legislation proposed by Pasco Senator Nikki Torres seeks to ease the financial burden for public defenders ...
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WA: Valley Transit board approves continuing its zero-fare policy
In September 2022, Valley Transit began a pilot program and allowed all customers to ride fixed bus routes and dial-a-rides fare-free because of funding received from the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) ...
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Washington’s Joann stores previously spared from closure now shuttering as sale announced
National craft and fabric store chain Joann has officially been purchased, according to a company statement issued Sunday, Feb. 23, and “going-out-of-business sales at all store locations ...
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Edmonds Food Bank advocates for anti-hunger policies in Olympia
A team from the Edmonds Food Bank joined more than 200 advocates from across Washington state Monday for Hunger Action Day in ...
State Senate gives green light to cities to reduce speed limits to 10 mph
The state Senate passed a bill granting local lawmakers the ability to lower speed limits on designated "shared streets" to just 10 miles per hour.
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High school scoreboard, results from Tuesday, Feb. 25
High school results for boys and girls basketball for Tuesday, Feb. 25: BOYS BASKETBALL 4A STATE TOURNAMENT Opening round ...