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House passes bill to cut vehicle pollution, increase number of electric cars

OLYMPIA — Washington motorists would use fuel that emits fewer greenhouse gases — and likely pay more for…

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Tri-Cities losing its Renaissance Faire after 33 years — it’s likely gone for good

By Annette Cary

As gray whale migration reaches its peak, scientists fear another unexplained die-off

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As gray whale migration reaches its peak, scientists fear another unexplained die-off

CARMEL, Calif. — As California gray whales wind their way south along North America’s Pacific coast — from…

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‘Life-threatening’ social media challenge can cause electrocution, fires, Tacoma Fire warns

By Allison Needles

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House considers legalized betting on some sporting events

OLYMPIA — Betting on Sunday’s Super Bowl is illegal in Washington, but in the future it wouldn’t be…

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Gun control bills move forward on party-line votes

OLYMPIA — With a series of shootings in Seattle filling local news reports, Democrats moved proposed restrictions on…

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Legislature considers ending $30 Discover Pass for state parks

OLYMPIA — A bill in the state Legislature would get rid of the Discover Pass, eliminating the $30…

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State may have problems paying for new free and discounted college plan

By Hannah Furfaro

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Washington rated nation’s 3rd worst state for driving

By Jeffrey Mize

A person walks across the skybridge at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Tuesday. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County man is first US case of new coronavirus

A man in his 30s was hospitalized in Everett after contracting the virus during a trip to China.

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Washington Legislature could see push to limit gun magazines

OLYMPIA — Gun control advocates will put their weight behind an effort to restrict high-capacity magazines as the…

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Washington may mandate ‘comprehensive’ sex education for all public schools

SEATTLE — You might not know this, but in Washington, schools don’t have to teach sex education.

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Judge: No turning back Yakima hospital closure

By Mai Hoang