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If elected, Jaelynn Scott would be Washington’s first transgender lawmaker. A Democratic Socialist, she said her identity will help her connect with issues people are facing.
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The teenage suspect will be required to be under 24-hour adult supervision and is barred from contacting survivors of the deadly shooting while he awaits trial.
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As Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington's 1st District thinks the party can take back control of Congress this election.
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Proposition 1 would replace the expiring transit measure passed by Seattle voters in 2020. It would double the expiring sales tax, raising about $138 million annually.
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Part of the money from the 'millionaires tax' is earmarked for the Working Connections Child Care program, which assists low-income families with daycare costs.
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The Seattle-born politician cautioned that voters may lose faith with all levels of government if the Washington state Legislature does not reign in spending.
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A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
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The U.S. Postal Service has changed how often it collects mail in some areas. State officials want people to return ballots as soon as possible ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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A group of high school girls walked off the field of a match to protest a trans teammate who had recently joined their team after competing with boys earlier in the season.
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The dam removal on the Elwha River 12 years ago uncovered nearly 1,100 acres of land on the Olympic Peninsula the federal government is returning to the tribe.
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At least four people are dead, including three children, after a Thursday afternoon shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, multiple sources have told OPB.
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Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang are campaigning to claim the District 5 city council seat. The candidates have distinct backgrounds and differ on police surveillance.