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Which counties in WA are growing the most? Here’s what new Census data says
Washington state’s population has been on a steady increase for several decades.It passed 8 million in 2024, according to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, and projections expect ...
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State Auditor: Washington Counties Insurance Fund defrauded, money still missing
WASHINGTON STATE — The Washington Counties Insurance Fund acknowledges tens of thousands of dollars of public funding has gone missing due to a lack of oversight. It comes after the State ...
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WA gray wolf population down for the first time in 16 years. Is that bad?
For the first time in 16 years, Washington state’s overall gray wolf population decreased from the year before, based on information gathered by the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife and ...
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WA union marches into state Capitol as budget bargaining boils over
OLYMPIA – Escalating tensions around cuts for Washington’s budget and potential furloughs boiled over Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of workers stormed into the state Capitol building to pick ...
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Senate Democrats float pay cut for Washington state employees as budget crisis looms
Washington State Senate Democrats are proposing 5% pay cuts for state employees, according to The Seattle Times. The state is facing a $15 billion budget deficit. The wage decreases would be ...
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The 2025 WA state election promises made by Labor, Liberal, Greens and Nationals
With West Australians heading to the polls for the state election today ... and expanding the WA Virtual Emergency Department program. Extra ADHD support is being offered by both Labor and ...
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WA Democratic lawmakers propose moving state reserves to general fund
OLYMPIA — Democratic state lawmakers in Washington are proposing a bill that would move the entirety of the state’s rainy day fund into the general fund, despite warnings from the state ...
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Does WA need a new state flag? Proposed bill would create a state flag redesign committee
The state flag of Washington is the subject of a bill in the state Legislature. By WA Secretary of State - SVG generated from EPS file available from State of Washington website. Downloads listed ...
Sports Illustrated4mon
Washington Nationals Outline Vision for Modernizing Ballpark Area
For Nationals Park, age is beginning to take its toll. The Washington Nationals luckily have plans to modernize the areas surrounding the stadium to improve fan experience. Fan experience is ...
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Bezos vs. Bezos: Amazon sues WA state over Washington Post request for Kuiper records
In-depth Amazon coverage from the tech giant’s hometown, including e-commerce, AWS, Amazon Prime, Alexa, logistics, devices, and more. Amazon’s Project Kuiper is developing a broadband ...
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New public zone map aims to enhance accuracy of weather warnings in western Washington
WASHINGTON STATE — When severe weather hits western ... what are called the "public zones" for forecasting. Based on this map, watches, warnings, advisories, and special weather statements ...
The Bellingham Herald5mon
These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know
The new year will bring plenty of new laws to Washington state. Several new state laws passed in 2024, ranging from a ban on cosmetics tested on animals to a new law around negligent driving.