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The power of political peer pressure
The Daily - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
At a recent Opinion section pitch meeting, I neglected my already-packed writing schedule to pick up a pitch investigating a case best described as “blatant political absurdity.” Many constant features of a U-District lease, such as initial...
'Stop Politicizing Local Law Enforcement': Kittitas County Sheriff Responds To “Sanctuary Jurisdiction” Designation
Source One - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
ELLENSBURG — The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) included the county on a list of more than 500 so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” released on May 29. The DHS list accuses...
There have been three ICE incidents in the Olympia area in the past week, council member says
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) There have been three incidents involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Olympia area in the past week, an Olympia City Councilman told the council during its Tuesday night meeting. Council member...
Bank robbery suspect captured in Chinatown-International District
Northwest Asian Weekly - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old man on Wednesday in connection with a string of armed bank robberies that happened around the city last year. After months of building a case, detectives found the suspect at an apartment complex near Maynard...
Slog AM: Trump and Elon Meltdown, Renee Erickson Temporarily Closes Two Restaurants That Recently Unionized, a Heatwave Is Coming to Seattle
The Stranger - Washington State
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June 6, 2025
Nothing much to look at here. No fog this morning, though there might be some tonight and tomorrow morning. That's the most we can hope from this horrible weather, which will see mostly clear skies and feel a high around 77. "Now I have awoken and...
Washington state airlifts derelict boats from island
World - North Carolina
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June 5, 2025
Fourteen derelict boats went flying this week as the Washington Department of Natural Resources cleared them from an island. The department used aircraft and ground personnel to haul boats to the mainland for deconstruction. The boats reportedly...
Man arrested in series of Seattle armed bank robberies in 2024
KOMO News - Washington State
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SEATTLE — After spending months working on the case, police arrested a man in connection with a series of armed bank robberies across Seattle last year. Detectives tracked the man to an apartment building on Maynard Avenue South and South Jackson...
Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome
The Columbian - Washington State
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SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome next year, continuing its global expansion and directly connecting the two cities via nonstop flight for, the airline says, the “first time in history.” The new route —...
Washington State Man Arrested Alleging He Provided Material Support to Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bomber ...
Huntington Beach News - California
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by: FBI Los Angeles Published: June 5, 2025 LOS ANGELES...A Washington state man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant...
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...
NJ lovers of cricket can check out local and international play
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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The cricket-curious and diehard fans alike can watch televised play via cricket channel Willow TV and its website, www.willow.tv. New Jerseyans who have never watched a cricket match in person can check out the New Jersey Premier Cricket League or...
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...
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...
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...
Did Congress just revoke Washington state’s gas car ban?
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Conrad Swanson / The Seattle Times (TNS) As goes California, so goes Washington. At least in the realm of vehicle-emissions standards. That's why Congress' move to revoke a waiver for California under the federal Clean Air Act last month also...
Washington State Man Arrested on Federal Charges For Providing Material Support to California Clinic Bomber
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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WASHINGTON DC - A Washington state man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant quantities of ammonium nitrate – an...
Washington State to Require Unpaid Leave and Safety Accommodations for Victims of a Hate Crime
JD Supra - California
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June 5, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026, Washington SB 5101 will require employers to provide leave and safety accommodations to employees who are victims of a hate crime or have a family member who is a victim of a hate crime. Under Washington’s existing...
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...
How two nonprofit religious leaders raised $200,000 by walking from Seattle to L.A.
Whittier Daily News - California
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June 6, 2025
It was a grueling but significantly symbolic journey that drew two nonprofit professionals to walk a combined 1,300 miles in 17 days in April when they trekked on foot from Seattle to Los Angeles. Ken Craft, founder and CEO of Hope the Mission,...
announced a 2025 international tour
Radio 731 - Tennessee
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They say you never forget your first. Well, Jessie Murph's debut world tour is certainly set to be memorable. The 'Blue Strips' hitmaker recently announced she will be embarking on a near four-month-long globe-trotting trek, which she has dubbed...