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Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union.
Not anymore. His very public clashes with the governor …
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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6/12/25
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The state Supreme Court on Monday responded to a “crisis” in Washington’s public defense system by slashing caseloads for those providing counsel to poor defendants facing criminal …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/11/25
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Health care industry leaders in Washington state are growing concerned about price controls on providers and increased taxes on physician groups and hospitals, which could lead to further increased …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/11/25
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Members of the Port of Seattle Commission were joined by state and Seattle leaders to decry President Donald Trump’s recent travel bans against 12 countries, warning that it could harm the …
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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6/10/25
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The murder of three young girls in Chelan County last week is shining a spotlight on veterans’ mental health issues.
Veterans’ advocates in central Washington say veterans are being …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/10/25
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Just weeks after signing a budget that relied on spending cuts and new taxes to balance, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is telling state agencies to tighten their fiscal belts even more.
The …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/10/25
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Exhibitor sign-ups, ticket sales and camping reservations now open for the 2025 Thurston County Fair
Registration for all 2025 Thurston County Fair exhibits and animals is now open. Exhibitor registration is free and available until Tuesday, July 1. Ticket sales and camping reservations are open, …
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By Nisqually Valley News Staff
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6/10/25
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An investigation into a two-year-long string of military equipment theft from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, near Tacoma, turned up Nazi memorabilia, white supremacist literature and a cache of weapons in …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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6/10/25
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The Attorney General’s Office’s Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force has released its preliminary report on how to treat the issues from a public health perspective.
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TJ Martinell | The Center Square
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6/10/25
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Washington’s K-12 education system slipped slightly in national rankings released Monday.
The state ranks 27th, down one spot from last year, according to an analysis from the Annie …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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6/10/25
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As the manhunt continues for Travis Decker, suspected in the murders of his three young daughters more than a week ago, the Chelan County Coroner has released the autopsy report.
The report …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/9/25
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The Washington State Library has announced program closures for its research library and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, as well as a restriction of services at those locations, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/9/25
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The night of May 7 was a challenge for Washington’s nascent agency tasked with investigating when police kill people.
The new state Office of Independent Investigations started looking …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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6/9/25
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Salaries in Washington continued to climb in 2024.
The statewide average annual wage reached $95,160 last year, according to the Washington Employment Security Department . That’s …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/7/25
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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced this week that it has added 57 new troopers to its ranks during the 120th Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 3rd/4th Trooper Lateral Training Class …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/6/25
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Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Lanese ruled against anti-tax activist Tim Eyman on Friday regarding his request for a recall petition against Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.
Eyman …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/6/25
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The Catholic Bishops of Washington on Thursday asked a federal court to block a new state law requiring priests to report instances of child abuse or neglect – even when it’s disclosed in …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/6/25
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The Washington State Library in Tumwater and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library in Seattle will close to the public on July 1 due to a lack of state funding.
State libraries will …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/6/25
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A leaked Trump administration budget proposal completely scraps a key Columbia River salmon recovery program as the administration seeks to slash the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
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Henry Brannan / Murrow News
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6/6/25
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Be careful entering the underground tunnel linking two legislative buildings on the Washington state Capitol campus.
It may be slippery.
Water leaks flood the concrete path connecting the …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/6/25
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