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The latest news, stories and more from in and around the Seattle and Tacoma region.
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The southeastern Washington project would be the largest proposed wind farm in the state, but it has raised concerns about ridgeline views, tribal cultural resources and endangered hawks.
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The Republican frontrunner, Dave Reichert, withdrew from the endorsement process calling it "deceptive" and the party "disjointed."
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Lower courts ruled it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available. An Oregon city says that's hamstrung efforts to keep public spaces safe and open to all.
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The repercussions could have national implications for how cities can regulate homelessness.
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On Friday, the Washington State Republican Party's convention in Spokane erupted with moments of booing, chanting, and people turning their backs on the party's own candidates.
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Tacoma officers searching a park singled out Zimmeri Contreraz sitting alone at a picnic table and detained him, saying he matched the description of a Black suspect.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week denied petitions to reevaluate the project that delivers gas from Canada to the Northwest and northern California.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case involving homeless encampments in the Pacific Northwest. A ruling in this case could affect how cities address homelessness nationwide.
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The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government. One fired worker tells her story.
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce met with advocates and online safety experts on a series of data privacy bills that are drawing rare bipartisan and bicameral support.
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Democrat candidate for governor, Bob Ferguson, is lobbing attacks at his main Republican opponent, Dave Reichert, over Reichert's views on LGBTQ issues.
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Seattle's women's tackle football team has been around since 2002. After a tough season last year, the Majestics are looking to turn things around with the help of seven international players.