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Voters had the power to keep Washington state safe for trans people

Nearly 20 years ago, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association implemented a policy that allowed transgender athletes to compete with teams consistent with their gender identity. This policy was one of the first of its kind, making Washington state a safe haven for transgender athletes. Just days ago, Washington voted in...

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Inside a rancher family's clash with gov't that could have ripple effect right to SCOTUS: ‘Existential threat’

Wade and Teresa King say Washington's Department of Ecology fined them $267,540 over stockwater ponds the state claims are regulated wetlands.

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Dailyfly News

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Jimi Hendrix Chosen to Represent Washington on 2029 U.S. Dollar Coin

OLYMPIA, WA — Legendary guitarist and Seattle native Jimi Hendrix has been selected to represent Washington state in the U.S. Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday, November 9. Hendrix was chosen following

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KIRO 7 Seattle

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3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding

Three Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding.

Tacoma, WA · 18h

KIRO 7 Seattle

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‘Needs to be improved’: Report targets gaps in WA’s involuntary treatment system

A statewide task force is calling for changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) system, saying the services available before, during, and after civil commitment are under-resourced and unavailable to too many people.

Washington · 17h

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Washington voters ban transgender athletes from playing on girls' sports teams

Washington - Voters in Washington state approved a measure barring transgender athletes from playing on girls' sports teams, a major midterms loss for LGBTQ+ advocates in the normally blue state. With about 80% of ballots counted Friday, approximately 57% of voters approved the measure while 43% opted against it, and opponents conceded defeat. The initiative will require the prohibition of trans girls from "competing with and against female students." Approval of the conservative measure in a state that normally votes Democratic stands in stark contrast to the otherwise disappointing November ...

Washington · 4d

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‘He kind of has to throw Reykdal under the bus’: Jake suspects strategy behind Ferguson cheering superintendent’s exit

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson welcomed state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s decision not to seek a fourth term. KIRO host Jake Skorheim suspects the governor had a political reason for distancing himself from Reykdal, specifically because of the millionaires’ tax. “He kind of has to throw Reykdal under the...

Washington · 4h

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‘Unless It’s Hate for Republicans’: Washington Residents Accuse Gov. Bob Ferguson of Selective Outrage After Diwali Incident

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s condemnation of a hateful incident following a Diwali celebration at the state Capitol has prompted criticism from people who believe he doesn’t show the same concern for everyone. Instead of just agreeing with his message against discrimination, several commenters under an X post of his discussing the top accused the governor of overlooking hostility toward Republicans, Christians, and other groups with different political beliefs.

Washington · 10h

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Happy Veterans Day from your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. Veterans and their families have carried responsibilities and challenges that many never see, yet their strength continues to shape our communities and safeguard our freedoms. We are deeply grateful for every mission served, every burden carried, and every contribution made in the name of protecting others.

Washington · 1d

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Minimum wage workers in California, New Jersey, Ohio and Washington get Jan. 1 raises, including $16.48 in New Jersey

Minimum wage workers in four states get a raise on Jan. 1, 2027. California’s rate goes to $17.40 an hour, Washington’s to $17.73, New Jersey’s to $16.48 and Ohio’s to $11.40, according to each state’s labor agency. The increases are already set. Each state has published its new rate and the date it starts, and […]

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WA officials urge preparation for next round of heavy rain following outages, downed trees

Public utility crews are preparing for the next round of heavy rain after tens of thousands Washingtonians were forced to deal with power outages following heavy bouts of wind and rain over the weekend.

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‘How much is enough?’: KIRO hosts question WA’s spending as Ferguson celebrates voters keeping millionaires’ tax

Washington voters rejected Initiative 645, keeping the state’s millionaires tax in place. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said the tax would help bring fiscal stability beginning in 2029, while warning that Washington still faces a short-term budget challenge. Filling in on “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio, Tim Gaydos...

Washington · 8h

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Washington collects $406 million in estate and gift taxes revenue in 2024

Washington's tax revenue in 2024 totaled $37.3 billion, with estate and gift taxes contributing $406 million, representing 1.1% of the overall collections, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories and up...

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Washington Paid Leave Premium Increases Jan. 1

On Jan. 1, 2027, Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave premium increases to 1.2%, from 1.13%. Employers will pay 29.3% of the paid leave premium; the employee share is 70.7%. Employers may cover some or all of employees’ share. Generally, employers with fewer than 50 employees don’t need...

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Bird Flu Reaches Western Washington Commercial Egg Farm for First Time as Pierce County Workers Are Monitored

Public health workers in Tacoma and Pierce County are checking on employees of a commercial egg farm where bird flu was confirmed last week, the first time the virus has reached a commercial poultry flock in Western Washington since the current outbreak began in 2022. No human cases have been identified at the farm, and health officials describe the monitoring as a standard precaution.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

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$4.6M Washington Gastroenterology data breach class action settlement

Washington Gastroenterology agreed to a $4.6 million class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to protect patient and employee data in a 2024 cyberattack. The Washington Gastroenterology settlement benefits individuals in the United States whose private information was compromised in the data breach, including those who received a breach notice.

Portland, OR · 1d

The Chronicle

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Audit finds Washington agency failed to respond in time to vulnerable adult safety concerns

Washington's Adult Protective Services was too slow to respond to thousands of reports of potential abuse, neglect or exploitation in fiscal year 2025, possibly leaving vulnerable adults without

Washington · 12h

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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake in OR felt in southeast WA

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck northeastern Oregon's Wallowa National Forest late Monday night, with light shaking felt across parts of southeast Washington. The USGS reported the tremor originated at a shallow depth of 1.5 miles, prompting dozens of residents to submit felt reports online. Seismologists note that earthquakes of this...

Washington · 14h

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WA groups sound alarm on costly workers’ compensation

A slew of trade and business organizations are sounding the alarm over the increasing costs of the state’s workers’ compensation program even as officials seek to minimize impacts on employers. The state Department of Labor & Industries recently announced that industrial insurance premiums would increase by 4.9% statewide,...

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Conroy concedes Washington 5th District race to Baumgartner

SPOKANE, Wash. — Democratic candidate Carmela Conroy conceded Washington's 5th Congressional District race Tuesday after election results released Monday evening showed Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner leading the race for a second term.

Washington · 9h