Austin Jenkins
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Gov. Inslee out-of-state travel to cost Washington extra $1.3 million
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's busy out-of-state travel schedule has put a strain on the state troopers who protect him and resulted in a spike in overtime costs.
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Is the eighth time the charm? Tim Eyman's back with another proposed $30 car tabs initiative
Nearly 20 years after Washington voters passed Initiative 695, which repealed Washington's motor vehicle excise tax, anti-tax activist Tim Eyman said...
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Democrats make gains in the state legislature, though many races are too close to call
It wasn't a sweeping blue wave, but Democrats were poised to pick up several seats in the Washington Legislature based on the first tally of ballots...
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At least 150 nurses at Western State Hospital sign no-confidence petition
In the wake of three serious patient-on-staff assaults, more than 150 nurses at Washington's Western State Hospital have signed a "no-confidence" letter...
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Five months after state shut down in-home care provider, problems persist
Five months after the state of Washington shut down a major provider of in-home care for the developmentally disabled, the company that took over care...
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Western State Hospital nurse describes violent attack that left part of her ear missing
On the evening of September 30, Berni was working as a nurse on South Hall 7, a ward for non-criminal patients at Washington’s Western State Hospital.
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'Deep state' or deep sixed? The Washington Supreme Court race that’s getting buried
Six years ago, Steven Gonzalez's last name likely cost him votes in his first race for the Washington Supreme Court. He won nonetheless. Now he’s hoping...
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'Deceptive' mailings prompt Democratic protest, campaign finance complaints
Conservative Glen Morgan says he’s the conscience of the Democratic Party. But Democrats say he’s “trying to deceive voters.”
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Troy Kelley will remain free while Ninth Circuit mulls appeal
Former Washington state Auditor Troy Kelley will remain free on bail while he appeals his conviction for possession of stolen funds, making false...
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Debate: Should Washington state introduce tougher gun laws?
This November, voters decide whether to limit the purchase and storage of some firearms. We hosted a special debate on measure I-1639 between those arguing for tougher checks, training, wait periods and gun storage, and those in opposition.