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Cop Convicted Of Murder As Washington State Law Eases Prosecution Of Police
In a groundbreaking case, a suburban Seattle police officer has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of a homeless man outside a convenience store in 2019. This marks the first conviction under a Washington state law that has made it easier to prosecute law enforcement officers for on-duty killings.
Breaching Snake River dams could drop reservoirs, groundwater levels by 100 feet
(The Center Square) – As the Biden administration attempts to gain support for breaching hydroelectric dams in Washington, state and federal agencies are preparing for a study on the potential implications. The Washington State Department of Ecology and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation held two virtual meetings last week to mull over the process and answer questions. The study is one of many commitments made by the Biden Administration in December over decades of litigation regarding Columbia River System Operations. ...
Who are the three candidates running for WA attorney general?
We already know a lot about Washington’s next attorney general, even though the election is still four months away. The leader of the state’s largest law firm will be an attorney with extensive experience in government work. They will be at least a decade younger than the current occupant of the office. And as Bob Ferguson steps down after more than a decade as Washington’s attorney general, his replacement will also be a person of color.
DEALER PROFILE: WASHINGTON'S E&E LUMBER
Relationship. Loyalty. Commitment. These are the words that the folks E&E Lumber have lived by for 58 years. And the reason that they have remained a steady resource for the homeowners and contractors across Washington state. “This whole business is relationship based, from the customer to the vendor,” says Brent...
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Home Depot fined $1.6M for allegedly selling environmentally harmful refrigerant in Washington
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined The Home Depot Inc. $1.6 million for allegedly selling banned products containing environmentally harmful hydrofluorocarbons despite local regulations.
Urgent Recall For 25 Amazon Items Sold In Washington
As much as I have a 'shop local' mentality, it sure is fun to shop on Amazon. You place the order, it shows up on your doorstop in just a couple of days and, if you don't care for it or didn't work for you, they have a great return policy.
Some WA Parents Are in Crisis_ Can't Find ADHD Meds for Kids
Ugh! This ADHD med shortage is a nightmare! Anyone else in WA struggling?. My family has been affected by the shortage, too. I had to go through three pharmacies in town before I finally was referred to one with the medication my child needs. I'm a worry-wart by nature, so...
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Bob Ferguson, Semi Bird, Jim Henderson and Brian Heywood have something in common this election season in Washington. Their political opponents have built websites to spread unflattering information – and in some cases misinformation – about them. There’s “BobforBob” looking into Ferguson’s political history and “bird-docs.com” digging into Bird’s past personal tribulations. “Save Our Yachts” […] The post Attack websites seep into WA election battles appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Warning: WA residents Warned to Not Travel to These 19 Locations
Fellow residents of Washington - are you planning on grabbing your passport and leaving for a vacation out of the country?. Before leaving the US, you should consider these important items. Update your will. I suppose it is a good idea always to have an up-to-date will, just in case...
Shortage of rentals and government red tape pricing WA tenants out of market
(The Center Square) – A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, or NLIHC, finds most workers in Washington are spending so much on rent, they are priced out of saving for an eventual down payment on a home of their own. The report found Washington has the fifth highest rental costs compared […]
Local drive-by shooting leads to arrest
Three vehicles were involved in a road rage shooting outside McCleary. The Washington State Patrol reported the incident occurred Monday morning around 10:30 am, and a suspect is in custody. According to a report, three vehicles were traveling east on SR 8 when a 52-year-old Cosmopolis man in a 2010...
Suspect killed after firing shots at troopers on I-5
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A man was shot and killed after allegedly firing shots at state troopers on I-5, leading them on a speed chase across Pierce County. The incident came to a violent end in Spanaway, where the man was fatally shot by law enforcement. At 10:19 a.m., Washington State...
Chehalis man accused of setting off Lewis County Jail sprinklers while in custody for Winlock vehicle theft
A man in custody at the Lewis County Jail for allegedly stealing a car out of Winlock on Friday has been accused of tampering with the fire suppression system inside the Lewis County Jail, activating ...
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