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As Pandemic Ends, State Works to Ensure Coverage to Those Who Might Lose Medicaid
As the pandemic erased jobs and suddenly left thousands of people without employer-sponsored health insurance coverage, many enrolled in the government's Medicaid program. Today, as the job market … more
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A daily limit of 15 razor clams dug near Ocean Park, Washington on Oct. 17, 2020.
WDFW Approves Nine Days of Razor Clam Digs to Close Out a Successful Season
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed the final round of razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 29 to May 7 to wrap up a memorable … more
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President Joe Biden
Biden Makes First Trip to Washington Since Becoming President, Talking Climate Change and More on Earth Day
SEATTLE — It is the beginning of a "new day" in fighting climate change, President Joe Biden said on Friday, April 22 at an Earth Day event in Seattle. Biden's two-day West Coast tour neared … more
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Battle Ground Lake State Park
Washington State Parks Searches for Park Hosts
Washington State Parks is looking for parks hosts. Hosts volunteer at least 28 hours a week helping park aides, answering questions, explaining park rules and performing groundskeeping tasks, … more
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A pharmacist with Walgreens gives a man his first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in this file photo.
COVID-19 Vaccines Will Not be Required for School Entry in Washington State
The Washington State Board of Health has voted to not require COVID-19 vaccines  for children to attend schools and day cares. Earlier this year, the technical advisory group, made up of … more
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Fearing a Threat to Shellfish Industry, Washington Legislature Provides Funds for Kelp, Eelgrass Protection
SHELTON, Wash. — Bill Dewey walked through the Taylor Shellfish oyster FLUPSY — a floating upweller system used to grow shellfish in open water — in Oakland Bay on Tuesday … more
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Nurse, Healthcare Worker Shortage at Center of Several New Legislative Programs
OLYMPIA — After the COVID-19 pandemic worsened the healthcare worker shortage in Washington, the Legislature this session approved funding for a host of proposals to attract new medical … more
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A cougar is pictured.
Learn About Cougar Ecology, Behavior at Online Meeting
A state carnivore research scientist will present information on the ecology and behavior of cougars in the Pacific Northwest's increasingly urban landscape at the April 13 online Zoom meeting of the … more
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee pictured Oct. 22, 2021, in Seattle. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/TNS)
Inslee Signs $64 Billion Supplemental Budget Into Law
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed a $64.1 billion supplemental budget that will make new investments in K-12 schools, programs designed to reduce poverty and homelessness, behavioral … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee
New Student Loan Program in Works With Inslee Signature
OLYMPIA — Washington must develop a state student loan program for residents under a bill signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday. The new law requires the Washington Student Achievement … more
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How to Prepare for Tick Season in Western Washington
Spring has sprung and with its return, so have ticks. In Northern America, when temperatures begin to warm, ticks begin to stretch their legs around the outdoors. Since ticks can carry illnesses, … more
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The state Capitol building in Olympia is pictured.
Lawmakers Call on State Department to Let Ukrainian Kids Awaiting Adoption Come to U.S. Immediately
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of Ukrainian children already in the process of being adopted by American families are caught in limbo amid Russia's invasion of their home country, according to members … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee
Inslee Signs Transportation Package Into Law With Funding for New Electric Ferries
OLYMPIA — New funding for transportation over the next 16 years means new transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects, maintenance of roads and electrifying the ferry fleet in Washington. At a … more
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"We do not accept gun violence as a normal part of our lives," Gov. Jay Inslee wrote on Twitter after signing the legislation.
Inslee Signs Gun Regulations Into Law
OLYMPIA — Making, selling or distributing firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition is now illegal in Washington. Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday signed a package of bills … more
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New Bill Provides Guidance After School ‘Active Shooter’ Drills Found to Be Traumatic for Students
K-12 schools have more guidance on how to conduct active-shooter lockdown drills with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. The bill prohibits schools from conducting drills involving … more
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Children look on from the shore of Deep Lake as a traditional Native American canoe paddles by during the Third Annual Canoe Families Celebration at Millersylvania State Park in Olympia on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Discover Pass Free Days Extended to All State Recreational Lands
OLYMPIA — Discover Pass free days will soon be extended to all state recreational sites and lands. Gov. Jay Inslee on March 17 signed a bill that will extend where Discover Pass holders can … more
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The Washington State Capitol Building is pictured earlier this year.
​​Use of Force by Police Redefined in New Law
People with mental health problems and juveniles can be detained or restrained by law enforcement, according to new legislation on the use of force. The new law, House Bill 1735, passed the … more
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Residents evacuate the city of Irpin, north of Kyiv, on March 10, 2022. - Russian forces on March 10, 2022, rolled their armored vehicles up to the northeastern edge of Kyiv, edging closer in their attempts to encircle the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv's northwest suburbs such as Irpin and Bucha have been enduring shellfire and bombardments for more than a week, prompting a mass evacuation effort. (Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
Beware of Fake Charity Organizations When Looking to Donate to Ukraine Efforts
OLYMPIA — Thinking about donating to charities or nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts in Ukraine? The Washington Secretary of State is encouraging everyone to research … more
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Washington Legislature Adjourns for Year, Passing $64 Billion Budget, $17 Billion Transportation Package
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers finished their work Thursday, passing the state budget on party lines and completing other important legislation. The Legislature adjourned for the year Thursday … more
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The Washington State Capitol building is pictured.
Emergency Powers Bill Dies in Late Night Debate
A bill that aimed to limit the governor’s emergency powers died in a late night debate on the floor of the Washington State Legislature just hours before the bill cutoff deadline. Critics … more
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