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    Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 30, 2025 11:10 am

    Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.

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    Map of some scheduled protests in the Puget Sound area. (Screenshot courtesy of nokings.org)
    ‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on...
    By Staff reports • June 10, 2025 2:15 pm

    The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.

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    File Photo/Sound Publishing
    How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this...
    By Grace Gorenflo • June 10, 2025 1:05 pm

    The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

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    Courtesy Photo, WSDOT
    Brief overnight SR 167 closures this month in...
    By Steve Hunter • June 4, 2025 3:45 pm

    June 8-9 in Kent; June 9-10 in Renton and June 12-13 in Auburn

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    Kshama Sawant says she is running against Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, next year for the 9th District Congressional seat. COURTESY PHOTO, Kshama Sawant
    Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 3, 2025 12:35 pm

    Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat

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    Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
    More specialty license plates on the way in...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 29, 2025 2:15 pm

    Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

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    Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns
    Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • May 22, 2025 3:00 pm

    The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

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    The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
    New state law directs $100M in grants toward...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 20, 2025 4:25 pm

    Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

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    Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.
    King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women...
    By Joshua Solorzano • May 18, 2025 7:30 am

    County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

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    Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo
    WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • May 3, 2025 6:30 am

    President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

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    Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
    King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
    By Steve Hunter • April 29, 2025 4:45 pm

    Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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    Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo
    WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to...
    By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard • April 28, 2025 12:00 pm

    The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

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    Small American flags adorn headstones at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Photo Courtesy of Tahoma National Cemetery.
    Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South...
    By Bailey Josie • April 25, 2025 7:30 am

    With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families and friends…

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    Courtesy File Photo, WSDOT
    6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 23, 2025 12:40 pm

    The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

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    (Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)
    King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at...
    By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

    Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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    Fifth case of measles in state identified in...
    By Public Health – Seattle & King County • April 22, 2025 5:30 pm

    Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

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    Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac...
    By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2025 11:15 am

    Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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    Courtesy Photo, State of Washington
    Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:30 am

    It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

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    Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:15 am

    The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.

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    Measles case identified in King County adult
    By Steve Hunter • April 11, 2025 1:01 pm

    4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public from case

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