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State Rep. says WA Cares tax needs some ‘common sense, immediate fixes’

Supporters of the WA Cares long-term care initiative spoke Wednesday to explain where the law stands after a class action lawsuit was filed against it.

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Sounder N Line service canceled Friday as ‘precautionary action’

Sound Transit has canceled Sounder N Line service north of Seattle on Friday, Nov. 12, due to a potential for landslide activity.

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Seattle museums, cemeteries to honor Veterans Day with in-person events

Many of the local Veterans Day parades and other ceremonies will be in-person again this year.

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Why did people outside of Kitsap County receive a tornado alert Tuesday?

The National Weather Service has released an explanation as to why some people outside Kitsap County received an emergency tornado alert Tuesday.

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Amtrak service to resume on Point Defiance Bypass after 2017 derailment

Amtrak says trains will soon resume using the Point Defiance Bypass tracks south of Tacoma where a deadly derailment occurred in 2017.

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State Rep. Jayapal: ‘So much’ in infrastructure bill will benefit Washington

The infrastructure bill passed late Friday by the House includes funds to repair roads, bridges, and investments in public transportation and airports.

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Sen. Murray urges country to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time

You'll need to turn back the clock again as Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday. But maybe it will be the last time to fall back, if Sen. Murray gets her say.

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Seattle-based Zillow to get out of home flipping, layoff 25% of workforce

Seattle-based online real estate company Zillow is getting out of the home flipping business, laying off about 25% of its workforce.

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Lawsuit filed by mother of teen killed near CHOP dismissed by judge

A federal judge has tossed a civil rights lawsuit filed against the City of Seattle by the mother of a teen killed near the CHOP zone in 2020.

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Statewide eviction moratorium bridge expires Sunday, no plans to extend

The statewide eviction bridge expires Sunday and Governor Inslee does not plan to extend it, as counties are now getting relief money out.

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Inslee says he doesn’t have ‘authority’ to cancel long-term care tax

If you get a W2, you have until Sunday to sign up for private long-term care insurance, or you will be paying a new state tax.

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Washington State Patrol investigates shooting in Olympia near capitol

Washington State Patrol is investigating after a shooting in Olympia at the north end of Capitol Lake on Deschutes Parkway on Wednesday.

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More issues for Boeing with possible new safety concerns over 767, 757 planes

Boeing hit yet another stumbling block this week, with the Federal Aviation Administration flagging potential safety problems with two of its planes.

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Seattle among cities competing for hosting duties in 2026 World Cup

Starting Thursday, World Cup officials will tour cities across the United States, including Seattle, to determine which venues will host games in 2026.

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Naval Station Everett welcomes USS John S. McCain

The USS John S. McCain is now docked at its new homeport, Naval Station Everett.

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Jail body scanner discovers handgun in folds of woman’s belly

Snohomish County Corrections deputies made an unexpected discovery while booking a 30-year-old woman into jail on Wednesday.

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Delays at Port of Seattle ‘going to get worse before it gets better’

It's going to get worse before it gets better: That's the message from the Port of Seattle in regards to the shipping delays that are clogging up ports.