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Campus Security Clash: Turning Point USA canceled a University of Washington event after detransitioner Chloe Cole said she received 200+ explicit threats tied to Antifa, as UW tensions rose after a transgender student was stabbed to death. Animal Protection Case: A Washington man, Igor Lytvynchuk of Covington, was arrested federally after a viral video allegedly showed him throwing a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal near Maui—he’s set to appear in Seattle court. Water Rights Fight: A Grant County farmer, Ron Fode, is asking the Washington Supreme Court to review a $618,000 Ecology fine, arguing the agency skipped required “technical assistance.” State & Local Signals: Washington flags will fly at half-staff May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day; and Seattle added 11,572 residents in the past year, ranking among the fastest-growing big cities even as growth slowed nationally. Wildfire Prep: Pierce County’s burn ban starts June 1 for unincorporated areas.

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Washington State sues Providence hospitals alleging poor treatment of pregnant staff

Washington State sues Providence hospitals alleging poor treatment of pregnant staff

Washington state elementary teacher charged with sexual misconduct with 16-year-old

Washington state elementary teacher charged with sexual misconduct with 16-year-old

Washington state to lower flags on May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day recognition

Washington state to lower flags on May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day recognition

Seattle ranks 5th in population growth as large U.S. cities see slow gains, some declines

Seattle ranks 5th in population growth as large U.S. cities see slow gains, some declines


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