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Judge rejects request by 2 Washington state electors in anti-Trump effort
The ruling was another blow to the movement of “Hamilton Electors.”
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Legislative proposal says if you want to fly past next year, you’ll need enhanced driver’s license
Washington is one of only three states not in compliance with the federal law.
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Cantwell troubled by Trump questionnaire; DOE won’t name names
DOE will not provide any individual names to the transition team.
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Mount St. Helens shakes 120 times within a week
Researchers have seen these kinds of earthquake swarms before.
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State raises endangered species status of bird
The Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday unanimously approved moving the marbled murrelet from “threatened” to “endangered” status.
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Resolution: Fracking cargo will be allowed at Port of Olympia
The resolution says the port will comply with all laws regarding trade and commerce.
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2 Washington state electors sue over law on election results
A hearing on their request for an injunction barring the state from enforcing the law is scheduled for…
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Washington’s community-college leaders urge Trump to let many undocumented students stay
The letter emphasizes that Washington has made a significant investment in these students’ educations.
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Former Olympia musician Joey Casio among Oakland fire victims
Another man with local ties also died in the blaze.
Nation/World
Trump looks to McMorris Rodgers to run Interior Department
McMorris Rodgers, the highest ranking Republican woman in the House, would take over a 70,000-person agency that manages…
Nation/World
Trump’s pick as Defense chief gets high marks from his Tri-City neighbors
Gen. James Mattis, retired, is equally known for his common touch at home in the Tri-Cities.
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Mosier derailment’s costs adding up
Union Pacific has estimated its costs associated with the Mosier derailment at about $8.9 million.