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Barring a referendum, WA elected leaders will receive hefty pay hikes in July

Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum. A citizen commission approved a new salary schedule for members of the legislative, executive and judicial branches last month that provides double-digit pay hikes for the governor, attorney general and state lawmakers The schedule, filed with the […]

Washington · 2025-03-17

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Benton County homeowners see man enter home through security cameras

BENTON COUNTY, Wash.–Homeowners saw an unknown man enter their home through security cameras while on vacation. The man entered through a side door to the garage and opened a large door before backing his truck inside, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. The homeowners had cameras inside the house and saw the man going in the house and use narcotics inside.

Benton County, WA · 2025-03-17
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Protesters in Richland demand justice for Jhoser Sanchez

RICHLAND, Wash. – Friends and family of Jhoser Sanchez gathered near the Richland Police Department to demand justice for his death. Sanchez was killed in a car crash on March 1 involving off-duty state trooper Sarah Clasen. Clasen was arrested the night of the incident but released on her...

Richland, WA · 2025-03-17
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Washington Attorney General Sues Adams County Sheriff’s Office Over Immigration Violations, Sparking Legal Battle

The Washington State Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against Adams County and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for violating the Keep Washington Working Act as well as assisting the federal government in immigration raids. Attorney General Nick Brown alleges that the Adams County Sheriff’s Office unlawfully held people in custody based on immigration status, aided the federal government in questioning people in custody and shared the personal information of Washington State residents without their consent.

Washington · 2025-03-16
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Amid mass NOAA firings, U.S. Sen. Murray delivers grim forecast: ‘Dark clouds coming’

Mark Baltzell had seen the writing on the wall, but that didn’t make losing his dream job easy. Baltzell knew that he might get swept up in the flurry of federal firings executed by the administration of President Donald Trump. A single dad in Olympia, he’d worked in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a fishery management specialist, teaming up with tribes and states on managing salmon and steelhead fisheries on the West Coast.

Washington · 2025-03-16

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Amish Exodus The Struggle to Maintain Community in Springdale, Washington

The Amish Exodus: A Community’s Struggle in Springdale, Washington. In the picturesque valley between Springdale and Hunters, Washington, a small Amish community faces a bittersweet farewell. Vernon Yoder, patriarch of four Amish families, describes the area as “paradise,” but the lack of a thriving Amish population has forced a difficult decision. This Saturday, these families will conduct a massive farm auction before returning to their roots in Wisconsin, leaving behind a dwindling settlement and cherished neighbors12.

Springdale, WA · 2025-03-16

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Wrong-Way DUI Driver Arrested: Drove Tri-Cities to Benton City

A wrong-way driver managed to drive all the way from Kennewick to Benton City before being stopped by police early this morning. Wrong-Way Driver on I-82 Stopped Near Benton City: A Close Call Averted. A potential tragedy was avoided early this morning on I-82 near Benton City when law enforcement...

Benton City, WA · 2025-03-16

Kitsap Sun

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Washington State's leaders should focused on our needs, not fighting Trump | Letters

Our current and previous Washington state Attorney Generals are wasting their time and our dollars suing the federal government over issues that have zero to little impact on our day-to-day activities. Neither of them was elected to national office. Washington is facing a $2 billion (w/a B) budget deficit. Not created by Washington voters but soon to land in our wallets. Stuff your Trump Derangement Syndrome in a drawer and turn your attention to the people who sent you to Olympia. Stay in your lane. Dance with the ones what brung ya. Bill Carter, Tracyton This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Washington State's leaders should focused on our needs, not fighting Trump | Letters

Washington · 2025-03-16

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Don’t Throw Away These 23 Things In Washington

It’s come once again. The night before garbage day, the can is only half full, so you’re going around the house, doing one more sweep to get everything that needs to go. Most of the stuff you chuck into the circular file cabinet (aka garbage can) is fine to throw away, but there are certain things that are a no-no.

Washington · 2025-03-16

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John Curley: WA thrives if Gov. Bob Ferguson works with both sides, even if approval numbers drop

Columnist Danny Westneat’s latest Seattle Times column, dubbed “Democrats might be having some second thoughts about WA’s new governor,” explains how Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s approval rating within his own party has dropped from 86% in November to 65% in March, according to DHM Research polling.

Washington · 2025-03-16

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The Devastating Double-Murder-Suicide of Actor Albert Salmi and Wife Roberta Salmi: 35 Years Later

It's been 35 years since the tragic demise of character actor Albert Salmi, who died in a double-murder suicide with his wife Roberta Salmi on April 22, 1990. Here's the story.

Spokane, WA · 2025-03-14

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Layoffs, hiring freezes raise concerns about economic stability in Western Washington

Combined with layoffs at the federal government, as well as hiring freezes and furloughs in state government, some economists are feeling nervous about the current economic situation.

Western Washington, WA · 2025-03-16

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Washington Winter Storm Warning: Up to 10 Inches of Snow, 50 mph Winds Through Sunday Morning

Spokane, WA – A powerful winter storm is impacting Washington state, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds to multiple regions, including the Northeast Blue Mountains and the Cascade passes. The storm is expected to continue through Sunday, creating hazardous travel conditions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in...

Washington · 2025-03-16

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Percy Levy, who Gov Inslee granted clemency, arrested with illegal firearms and kilos of hard drugs

EVERETT—Percy Levy, 54, who was granted executive clemency by Governor Jay Inslee in 2019 and dedicated the last 6 years to criminal justice reform, was arrested on 11 felony charges on Thursday, March 14, after a traffic stop in the 700 block of 75th Street Southeast in Everett. His...

Everett, WA · 2025-03-14