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WA had $37 million in ‘questionable payments’ for child care in 2025, audit says

WA had $37 million in ‘questionable payments’ for child care in 2025, audit says

“Audits may surface challenging issues for agencies, but they are critical to maintaining public trust,” the state auditor said.

Updated April 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM

Retired couple spent nearly $600K to stop Tri-Cities sex offender home

Politics & Government

Retired couple spent nearly $600K to stop Tri-Cities sex offender home

Updated March 31, 2026 at 3:46 PM

New WA rules expand property tax relief for seniors, disabled, veterans

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New WA rules expand property tax relief for seniors, disabled, veterans

Updated March 31, 2026 at 1:02 PM

Judge OKs petitions to recall 3 port officials for violating WA law, retaliation

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Judge OKs petitions to recall 3 port officials for violating WA law, retaliation

Updated March 31, 2026 at 11:58 AM

More child sex trafficking charges filed against Tri-Cities business owner

More child sex trafficking charges filed against Tri-Cities business owner

March 31, 2026 at 6:15 AM

Can I call the cops on my WA neighbor for security cameras? See state privacy laws

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Can I call the cops on my WA neighbor for security cameras? See state privacy laws

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM

How does Washington’s new millionaire tax work? Your questions answered

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How does Washington’s new millionaire tax work? Your questions answered

Updated March 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Washington sues Kalshi prediction market over ‘illegal gambling’

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Washington sues Kalshi prediction market over ‘illegal gambling’

Updated March 27, 2026 at 6:28 PM

Is it unusual for WA Supreme Court justices to lack bench experience?

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Is it unusual for WA Supreme Court justices to lack bench experience?

Updated March 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM

‘Junkyard’ house sold for fraction of its value at Richland auction

‘Junkyard’ house sold for fraction of its value at Richland auction

Updated March 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM

Eastern WA town tries new way to stop goose poop. And it’s adorable

Eastern WA town tries new way to stop goose poop. And it’s adorable

Updated March 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Worker at Hanford nuclear site dies on the job

Worker at Hanford nuclear site dies on the job

Updated March 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM

Meet the Nisqually bullfrog man. Refuge hires pro to take out invasive amphibian

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Meet the Nisqually bullfrog man. Refuge hires pro to take out invasive amphibian

Updated March 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM

WSDOT recommends these routes for getting around I-5 landslide near Bellingham

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WSDOT recommends these routes for getting around I-5 landslide near Bellingham

Updated March 24, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Legendary bike ride around Mount Rainier canceled for 2026 and possibly beyond

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Legendary bike ride around Mount Rainier canceled for 2026 and possibly beyond

Updated March 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Cesar Chavez sexual assault claims leave Tri-City Latino leaders reeling

Cesar Chavez sexual assault claims leave Tri-City Latino leaders reeling

March 24, 2026 at 12:56 PM

Public Market closes after 4 years in Tri-Cities. What’s coming next?

Public Market closes after 4 years in Tri-Cities. What’s coming next?

Updated March 24, 2026 at 8:53 AM

Trump’s ex-Defense secretary Mattis gives this warning about the Iran war

Trump’s ex-Defense secretary Mattis gives this warning about the Iran war

Updated March 24, 2026 at 8:40 AM

WA bridges, roads among worst in U.S. for condition, new report shows

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WA bridges, roads among worst in U.S. for condition, new report shows

Updated March 24, 2026 at 8:23 AM

Update: Nooksack River flooding in Whatcom County after heavy mountain rain

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Update: Nooksack River flooding in Whatcom County after heavy mountain rain

Updated March 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM

SAVE Act would cost WA millions to run elections, Secretary of State Hobbs says

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SAVE Act would cost WA millions to run elections, Secretary of State Hobbs says

Updated March 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM

Landslides force closure of northbound Interstate 5 south of Bellingham

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Landslides force closure of northbound Interstate 5 south of Bellingham

Updated March 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Teen girl arrested for allegedly threatening students at Kennewick school

Teen girl arrested for allegedly threatening students at Kennewick school

March 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Students debate AI benefits in projects at 71st Mid-Columbia Science fair

Students debate AI benefits in projects at 71st Mid-Columbia Science fair

Updated March 20, 2026 at 6:55 AM

‘I was trying to follow the rules:’ WA asylum seekers detained over questionable violations

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‘I was trying to follow the rules:’ WA asylum seekers detained over questionable violations

March 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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