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Washington State Republican Party joins effort to end vote-by-mail system
My Bellingham Now (790 KGMI) - Washington
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June 5, 2025
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Washington State Republican Party is joining an effort to end the state’s vote-by-mail system. As part of that process, State Rep. and GOP Chairman Jim Walsh filed an initiative (IL26-126) on May 20 that...
New Requirements for Washington State Employers
JD Supra - California
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June 6, 2025
In recent weeks, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed numerous employment-related bills, amending employer obligations and employee rights related to pay transparency, paid leave, use of criminal records, personnel records, child labor,...
Spokane second graders build cereal train for charity donation
KHQ - Washington State
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SPOKANE, Wash. – Second graders at Spokane International Academy are making a difference with a unique community service project. The students are coming together to donate food to nearby charities. The young students found creative ways to gather...
Legals for June, 6 2025
Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho
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June 6, 2025
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV09-25-0792 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN RE: Chule Rain Walker-Smith, A petition to change the name of Chule Rain...
Seattle Tesla protests to continue despite Musk's tumultuous exit from White House
KING 5 - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
A Seattle-based organizer of the Tesla Takedown movement said they're "not slowing down, but doubling down" on their mission to urge the public to divest from Tesla. SEATTLE — Tesla Takedown organizer Devin Hermanson isn't sure if the public feud...
Washington State Patrol apologizes for interrupting Pride flag raising in Olympia
KNKX - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
Washington State Patrol officials have apologized for interrupting a Pride flag raising ceremony held on the steps of Washington's legislative building in Olympia on Wednesday. The disruption lasted about two minutes. It made for a tense moment...
Panda Fest Brings Asian Food Festival to Seattle This Weekend
Times News Global
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June 6, 2025
SEATTLE, Washington — One of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. kicks off this weekend at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. Panda Fest, running from June 6 to June 8, will showcase over 70 food, drink, and dessert vendors. The...
Ontario International Airport is trending upward
Record Gazette - California
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If the story of Ontario International Airport (ONT) were a flight path, it would point due upward — and fast. Now in its eighth year since returning to local ownership, ONT continues to build on an extraordinary run of growth and momentum that...
Seattle and Vegas may headline NBA expansion plans
KING 5 - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke with reporters before game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. It only took two questions before the topic of expansion came up OKLAHOMA CITY — NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke with reporters before game 1 of...
Asylum seeker detained outside Portland courtroom held at Tacoma detention center
KING 5 - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
ICE agents used a Trump administration tactic to detain a transgender woman outside an immigration courtroom. She's being held in Tacoma, awaiting a fear assessment. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Department of Homeland Security says a transgender woman...
Match Preview: San Diego Wave vs. Seattle Reign
BVM Sports
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June 5, 2025
The Seattle Reign face off against the San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium after the international break. Historically dominant against San Diego, the Reign are challenged by a Wave squad riding a six-match unbeaten streak, showcasing their rise...
Street Music Week returns to Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Monday
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Street Music Week will be back for its 23rd year on Monday, filling streets with live music across Spokane and in Coeur d’Alene all week at the noon hour and celebrating everything busking while raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank. Dozens...
Match Forecast: Seattle Reign FC Return to League Play Against San Diego
BVM Sports
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June 5, 2025
Seattle Reign FC faces San Diego Wave FC this Friday in their first matchup of the season, following a week off for an international break. The game kicks off at 7:00 p.m. PT at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. The Reign, currently sitting in 6th...
'A care crisis': Eastern Washington healthcare providers, senators warn Medicaid cuts will harm all residents
KREM 2 - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
Senators and healthcare providers warn that Medicaid cuts in Trump's budget bill will harm all Washingtonians, whether they use Medicaid or not. SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington senators held a press conference on Thursday, warning that the cuts to...
Seattle Council advances Sound Transit bill as tensions simmer over permitting rules
The Center Square
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June 5, 2025
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council is set to vote on legislation intended to speed up the permitting process for Sound Transit light rail projects with an edited amendment that critics believe could delay projects and increase costs....
Longview passes 'zero tolerance' resolution to ban homeless camping
KGW 8 - Oregon
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The resolution asks the city manager to "aggressively enforce" laws against camping, drug use, littering and so-called public nuisances in public areas. LONGVIEW, Wash. — The city of Longview passed a "zero-tolerance" policy against public...
How did your Washington state lawmaker vote? Org releases legislative scorecard on 2025 session
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Carleen Johnson / The Center Square On Wednesday, Future 42 unveiled its legislative scorecard detailing how Washington state lawmakers voted on some of the most controversial bills of the 2025 legislative session. Future 42 is the communications...
Westneat: Seattle failed in free speech battle
The Columbian - Washington State
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A few hours after a Christian rally in Seattle last weekend that ended with 23 protesters getting arrested, one of the founders of the event could scarcely contain his glee. “We started a riot today in Seattle during worship and the gospel!!”...
Seattle Gears Up for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Matches
Times News Global
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June 5, 2025
SEATTLE, Washington — Soccer fans in the Pacific Northwest have much to anticipate this summer as Seattle prepares to host six matches in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The tournament takes place from June 15-25 at Lumen Field, welcoming teams from...
Shanghai Garden, a beloved Chinatown International District restaurant, closes its doors after 35 years
International Examiner - Washington State
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June 5, 2025
The exterior of Shanghai Garden, now permanently closed, on June 2, 2025. Photo by Chetanya Robinson. Shanghai Garden, an institution of the CID, closed its doors for a final time on May 31st. Since 1990 it has been a beloved lunch and dinner spot...