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Thunderstorm possible in western WA this week before sun breaks through
Rain is forecast for Wednesday morning and night, with a chance of showers on Thursday, according to the National Weather ...
WA insurance commissioner fines health insurer $550K
Under state and federal requirements known as “mental health parity” laws, insurers must cover mental health services comparably to physical health care.
How bad is air quality in WA? What to know as Bear Gulch Fire smoke spreads
The Bear Gulch Fire has been burning for nearly a month in the southeast part of the Olympic Peninsula, sending smoke ...
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Rough night for Seattle incumbents, moderates: 5 takeaways from WA's 2025 primary election
Early results indicate that a slate of progressive newcomers will face off against moderate incumbents in several key Seattle ...
WA’s small businesses can’t thrive if we’re drained by ‘swipe fees’
As lawmakers in Olympia explore ways to relieve the financial burden on Main Street businesses like ours, reducing sky-high ...
Seattle mayor faces battle after primary upset by progressive challenger Katie Wilson
Left leaning Katie Wilson comes in first place in Seattle's nonpartisan primary, beating incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell.
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WA food banks brace for longer lines amid SNAP cuts: ‘It eats a piece of my soul’
Changes to the federal food benefit, previously known as food stamps, were embedded in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed ...
Here are the three WA JCPenney locations being sold as part of $947M deal
JCPenney sells 119 stores, including 3 in Washington state, for $947M to a private equity firm. Store operations remain ...