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Republican candidates for 5th Congressional District take part in forum
SPOKANE, Wash. — With only weeks to go until Washington’s state primary election, time’s running out for candidates to share their positions with voters. On Monday, five out of the six Republican candidates running for the state’s 5th Congressional District seat appeared for a candidate forum.
Sale of large capacity magazines remains illegal after WA Supreme Court stay ruling
The Washington State Supreme Court upheld Monday morning a temporary legal pause preventing the sale of large-capacity magazines in Washington state after a Cowlitz County judge in April found the state ban violated the U.S. and Washington Constitutions in lawsuits involving Kelso gun store Gator’s Custom Guns. The motion...
Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas
Welcome to the Monday, July 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas. Republican incumbents have lost at a higher rate than Democratic incumbents in all even-years but one since 2010.
WSU assistant coach Blake Fernandez traded in stethoscope for whistle
BLAKE FERNANDEZ HAD his plan. Once he finished his college basketball career at Western Washington, he was going to become a doctor. That plan began with a gap year, and was supposed to be followed by MCATs and medical school. But as the new Washington State assistant hoops coach was volunteering at a hospital, he got a call from his high school coach Nalim Sood.
Washington State Patrol boosts line-cutting enforcement at ferry terminals
WASHINGTON — Cutting in line while trying to get onto a Washington state ferry will now cost drivers even more. People caught breaking the law will be hit with a $145 fine amid Washington State Patrol's summer emphasis patrols. WSP said they get the most complaints about people cutting...
Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Washington State Standard.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
30-day Residency Requirement for Washington State Voter Registration Struck Down
A 30-day residency requirement to register to vote in Washington state will not go into effect, after a federal judge struck it down. Under the requirement, eligible voters would not have been able to register within 30 days, even if they moved from one locality to another within the state.
Agenda - July 16, 2024 Kirkland City Council Regular Meeting
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Hit-and-run that seriously injured 13-year-old in Bellevue may have been intentional
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A hit-and-run that seriously injured a 13-year-old on July 13 may have been intentional, according to information from Bellevue police. Now, police are trying to identify the juveniles who were in the vehicle at the time of the collision in the 9500 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE.
Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-405 Near Bellevue Clears, No Injuries Reported
Early Tuesday morning commuters found themselves at a standstill on Interstate 405 northbound near Bellevue after a five-vehicle collision prompted a full road closure. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) first reported the incident around 5 a.m. near Coal Creek Parkway, according to KOMO News. Emergency responders quickly arrived to tend to the scene as traffic cameras captured images of a truck lying flipped in the roadway.
APAI 2024 Annual Training Conference: A Celebration of Collaboration
Kecia Rongen, ISRB Chair, meets with Author and Consultant, Erin Jones at the APAI Annual Training Conference. (Brendan Baptiste, Communications Office) The Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI) hosted its 2024 Annual Training Conference in Bellevue, Washington, an event for professionals in the field of parole and community corrections. This year's conference was notable for its engaging sessions, distinguished speakers, and special recognitions, all set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant atmosphere.
Suspect dead after chase, shooting involving Pierce County Sheriff's Department
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff's Department was involved in a fatal shooting on Monday afternoon. According to the sheriff's department, the incident happened in the 26000 block of 70th Avenue East in Graham just before 3 p.m. The shooting happened after deputies tried to pull over...
Pipe break cuts water to East Wenatchee irrigation customers
EAST WENATCHEE — A pipe break at one of the Wenatchee Valley’s major irrigation systems has left many East Wenatchee customers without water to treat their land during the driest part of the year. The Upper Columbia Irrigation District, formerly the Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District, says the problem...
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Seattle competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature approximately 10,500 athletes from all over the world going for gold. We’ve rounded up Olympians with ties to Seattle, Wa. Here’s who you can root for on that world stage, Emerald City.
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