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Thousands Lost Power on Christmas so 2 Guys Could Rob a Store, Police Say
Two men allegedly attacked a series of substations in Washington state, cutting power off to 7,500 people.
An Ex-Lawmaker Accused of Terrorism Says He Rescued Ukrainian Kids
The former Washington state legislator was accused of involvement in “three armed conflicts of political violence against the United States government.”
This State Will Literally Give You Free Weed to Get Vaxxed
Washington State's ‘Joints for Jabs’ program will give you a free joint if you get a COVID-19 vaccine at a cannabis dispensary.
How QAnon Conspiracies Took Over This Town’s Politics
A QAnon supporter ran for office in Sequim, Washington, and won.
Amazon Keeps Getting Sued for Paying Drivers Less Than Minimum Wage
In February, Seattle-area Amazon drivers received settlement notices that they'd won $8.2 million in a class action settlement pending court approval.
Voters Just Mandated Sex Ed Statewide for the First Time in the U.S.
About 60% of Washington voters decided to pass a bill that Republicans had tried to amend over 200 times. But families can opt out if they want.
The Incident on the A-Road
In a remote part of the Olympic Peninsula, a local gun shop owner became convinced that antifa was coming. What happened next: paranoia, accusations, and a bizarre standoff deep in the woods.
Turtles With Swastikas on Their Shells Are Crawling Around a Park in Washington
Residents have responded by planning a "Rally Against Hate."
Senator in epicenter of U.S. measles outbreak thinks the vaccine isn't safe. (She's wrong.)
State Sen. Lynda Wilson also suggested requiring visitors to the U.S. be vaccinated against measles.
A 4-year-old shot his pregnant mom in the face after finding a gun under the mattress
It's the fourth recent shooting involving a very young child
Washington just became the second state to ban the NRA’s “murder insurance”
The policies sold are deceptive and dishonest. I would be remiss as the state’s insurance regulator if I didn’t shut them down.”
This Is How People Can Actually Afford to Live in Seattle
"If I was trying to save money and live where I live, I literally couldn’t go out and do anything.”