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Gov. Inslee ‘angered’ over DOL providing private information to feds

Gov. Inslee issued a statement regarding the DOL's practices to hand out private information to federal authorities as often as 30 times per month.

9 years ago

Last call for healthcare, which might be cheaper than you think

The deadline to sign up for Washington state healthcare is Monday, January 15, 2018. Additional subsidies this year are actually making some plans more affordable.

9 years ago

Tacoma educator: Great progress since days of MLK, but much left to do

As America observes MLK Day on Jan. 15, one Tacoma educator, Logic Amen, reflects on the work the country has left on tough issues.

9 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff staff ‘could double in size’ and still be short

Understaffing problems at the Pierce County Sheriff's Department are coming to light after the shooting death of Deputy Daniel McCartney on Sunday.

9 years ago

Report: Maintaining I-5 through 2040 will cost state billions

The Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor through the Puget Sound region will be costly for the state to maintain over the next few decades.

9 years ago

Pierce County deputy who avoided being ‘run over’ just returned from administrative leave

The driver of a stolen vehicle attempted to "run over" a Pierce County deputy Friday morning.

9 years ago

Entrepreneur: Jeff Sessions is an old man who should go away

Cannabis entrepreneur Roger Tilton has a few choice words about AG Jeff Sessions' policy changes around recreational marijuana.

9 years ago

Washington gets federal funding boost to fight homelessness

The federal government has announced $2 billion in funding to fight homelessness. Washington state counties and cities are slated for some of that money.

9 years ago

Murder charges for man, woman after deputy’s death

Frank Pawul and Brenda Troyer have been charged following a tragic armed robbery and fatal shooting of a Pierce County deputy this week.

9 years ago

Seattle tunnel could open as early as fall

The contractor for the Seattle tunnel says it may open by fall 2018. The timeline for the project continues to fluctuate.

9 years ago

Is there a Washington state soda tax in the works?

While the City of Seattle begins its own soda tax, a statewide effort continues in Olympia to start a tax on sugary beverages across Washington state.

9 years ago

New details on Pierce County shootout: drugs, money, children

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office revealed new details following Sunday night's shootout between a deputy and a suspect fleeing an armed robbery.

9 years ago

Thursday looking ‘wet & blustery’ around Western Washington

The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings and advisories for much of the coast, mountain ranges, and Puget Sound region.

9 years ago

Pollution a ‘better thing to tax’, state rep. says

Governor Jay Inslee introduced one of his longest coveted legislative goals this week: a carbon tax. Will it lead to higher gas prices?

9 years ago

7 takeaways from Gov. Inslee’s 2018 State of the State speech

Governor Jay Inslee promoted a carbon tax and spoke to issues that the Legislature should address in the 2018 session during his state of the state speech.

9 years ago

What a difference 138 years can make in Washington weather

Our relatively mild weather sure is different compared to this historic storm in the late 1800s.

9 years ago

Sorry, Bill: Jeff Bezos is now the richest person in history

On Monday, Jeff Bezos' net worth reached more than $105.1 billion as Amazon's shares surpassed $1,245.

9 years ago

Restaurateur thinks he’s found a loophole in Seattle soda tax

One restaurateur thinks he has found a loophole in the Seattle tax law on sweetened beverages. Then again, maybe not.

9 years ago

Procession for fallen Pierce County deputy

A procession for fallen Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney happened on Tuesday between Tacoma and Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood.

9 years ago

Inquests into King County police shootings temporarily on hold

A month after Executive Constantine created the King County Inquest Review Committee, he announced the temporary halt of any new police shooting inquests.