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Washington expands drought declaration to include central Cascades, Puget Sound area
The Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) is expanding its drought emergency to include some of Western Washington's most ...
Washington State Patrol cancels search for 3 girls
WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol has canceled its search for three young girls. It is currently unknown why the ...
Waste Watch: How much does Washington state spend on studies and reports?
Gov. Ferguson canceled a multimillion-dollar grant program after KOMO News highlighted how millions of taxpayer dollars were ...
PHOTOS: Aurora Borealis visible in western Washington Sunday night
Pacific Northwest residents may get the rare chance to spot the Aurora Borealis (a.k.a. Northern lights) on Sunday night.
Tsunami threat looms over Washington's coast as researchers improve warning systems
Researchers developed a fourth-generation buoy in Seattle that can detect an earthquake-triggered tsunami 10-15 minutes ...
How a Washington non-profit is using AI to help find shelter animals loving homes
A non-profit is using Artificial Intelligence to bring shelter animals to life in hopes of helping them get out of the kennel ...
Vets find solace in art, battling suicide risk by painting pets in western Washington
The statistics on veteran suicide are staggering. They’re at a 58% higher risk of suicide than people who have not served, ...
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Proposed bill would raise Washington's property tax cap from 1% to 3%
“Without a doubt, if this property tax goes into effect, many will be forced to foreclose on their homes,” the Washington State Republican Party told KOMO News in an email. Republicans said ...
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WA commerce secretary reviewing digital navigator program grants, citing audit concerns
SEATTLE — Washington Commerce Secretary Joe Nguyen said he is reviewing how the state is handing out grants and if millions were mishandled after an audit highlighted by KOMO News. Nguyen ...