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Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes
A windfall of capital gains tax payments is providing temporary relief for Washington’s budget, but other collecti…
Washington Legislature convenes under tight security
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Security fencing has been installed around the Washington state Capitol and National Guard members were present Monday as the Legislature was set to convene amid concerns that armed groups mig…
Protesters gather outside Capitol in Olympia, Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Several dozen protesters gathered Sunday afternoon outside Washington state's Capitol building, which is surrounded by temporary fencing and National Guard members.
Records show fervent Trump fans fueled US Capitol takeover
WASHINGTON (AP) — The insurrectionist mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol at the president’s behest last week was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters, including Republican Party officials, GOP politic…
Washington Legislature convenes under tight security
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Security fencing has been installed around the Washington state Capitol and the National Guard will be on hand Monday as the Legislature convenes amid concerns armed groups might try to occupy…
2 killed in small jet crash on Oregon tribal reservation
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (AP) — A small private business jet crashed in mountainous terrain in the Warm Springs Indian Reservation of central Oregon, killing the pilot and a single passenger on board, authorities said Su…
Records show fervent Trump fans fueled US Capitol takeover
WASHINGTON (AP) — The insurrectionist mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol at the president’s behest last week was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters, including Republican Party officials, GOP politic…
Seattle man charged with assaulting officer in Capitol riot
SEATTLE (AP) — A 51-year-old Seattle man has been charged with assaulting a federal police officer when a mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
Protesters gather outside Capitol in Olympia, Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Several dozen protesters gathered Sunday afternoon outside Washington state's Capitol building, which is surrounded by temporary fencing and National Guard members.
Trump-supporting Christian leaders and their Sunday messages
Support for President Donald Trump has been consistently strong among evangelicals, with some professing that he has been the best friend Christians have had in the White House.
Portland man arrested after shots fired into apartments
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police responding to reports of shots fired from an apartment discovered multiple firearms, including a rifle with a magazine loaded with more than 50 rounds of ammunition, officials …
Seattle union head criticized for U.S. Capitol riot comments
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle's internal police watchdog is investigating tweets by the head of the city's police officers union that suggested Black Lives Matter and other liberal activists share blame for last week's vi…
Washington Legislature set to meet amid pandemic, unrest
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — When Washington lawmakers finished their legislative session last spring, COVID-19 response dominated their work. Nearly a year later, the economic and social impacts of the virus once again w…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
National Guard activated for start of legislative session
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has activated up to 750 members of the National Guard to work with the Washington State Patrol to protect the Capitol campus as the state Legislature prepares to con…