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Push for municipal broadband, as pandemic highlights lack of internet access in rural Washington

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Dinosaur debate: Washington lawmakers consider official state dinosaur amid criticism

A fourth-grade class suggested making Suciasaurus Rex the official state dinosaur. But some lawmakers say the bill is a distraction during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Push for municipal broadband, as pandemic highlights lack of internet access in rural Washington

Lawmakers propose allowing governments to offer internet directly, as a lack of rural broadband options makes COVID-19 vaccines and remote learning hard to access.
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Washington lawmakers consider ban on open carry at demonstrations, state Capitol

The ban on carrying guns openly would extend to any demonstration across the state. Opponents say that would be unconstitutional.
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Washington lawmakers consider ban on open carry at demonstrations, state Capitol

The ban on carrying guns openly would extend to any demonstration across the state. Opponents say that would be unconstitutional.
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Proposed capital gains tax in Washington has support from speaker of the house

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins says she supports a capital gains tax targeting top investment earners. Lawmakers also released a plan for COVID-19 relief.
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Proposed capital gains tax in Washington has support from speaker of the house

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins says she supports a capital gains tax targeting top investment earners. Lawmakers also released a plan for COVID-19 relief.
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Washington Democrats plan to fast-track billions in COVID-19 relief money for vaccines, schools

Republican state lawmakers say that people have waited "too long" for the help. The money could be ready for spending by next month.
State Politics

Washington Democrats plan to fast-track billions of COVID-19 relief dollars for vaccines, schools

Republican state lawmakers say that people have waited "too long" for the help. The money could be ready for spending by next month.
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Proposal could make Washington state's gas tax highest in US

Bill proposed in the state House would raise gas tax by 18 cents over two years, and pay for several road and transportation projects.
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Washington Employment Security Commissioner Suzi LeVine leaving to join Biden administration

Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine is leaving Washington state to join the Biden administration in D.C.
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Washington Employment Security Commissioner Suzi LeVine hired by join Biden administration

Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine is leaving Washington state to join the Biden administration in D.C.

Boeing confirms 787 Dreamliner production is moving from Everett to South Carolina in March

Stanwood High puts finishing touches on new construction as remote learning continues

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NFL player Salvon Ahmed visits his Kirkland alma mater to help inspire student-athletes

Colorado holds off Washington State, 70-58

West Seattle moving company helps domestic violence survivors move on

West Seattle moving company helps domestic violence survivors move on

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Push for municipal broadband, as pandemic highlights lack of internet access in rural Washington

Dinosaur debate: Washington lawmakers consider official state dinosaur amid criticism

Push for municipal broadband, as pandemic highlights lack of internet access in rural Washington

Washington lawmakers consider ban on open carry at demonstrations, state Capitol

Washington lawmakers consider ban on open carry at demonstrations, state Capitol

Proposed capital gains tax in Washington has support from speaker of the house

Proposed capital gains tax in Washington has support from speaker of the house

Washington Democrats plan to fast-track billions in COVID-19 relief money for vaccines, schools

Washington Democrats plan to fast-track billions of COVID-19 relief dollars for vaccines, schools

Proposal could make Washington state's gas tax highest in US

Washington Employment Security Commissioner Suzi LeVine leaving to join Biden administration

Washington Employment Security Commissioner Suzi LeVine hired by join Biden administration

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