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February 7, 2023

Washington elementary school excludes White students from ‘safe space’ club, mentor program, email shows

Centennial Elementary in Olympia established a fifth-grade "Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mentor Group" that the principal says excludes White students.

February 7, 2023

1 missing, 2 rescued after WA crab boat sinks near Willapa Bay

A crab boat sank and broke apart near Willapa Bay, Washington. Rescuers were able to save two people, but a third person is still reported missing.

February 6, 2023

Fence built around Capitol ahead of State of Union to protect Congress, despite Dem claim walls ineffective

A fence is being built around the Capitol ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday, despite Democratic claims that walls are wrong.

February 6, 2023

US traffic deaths are well above pre-pandemic levels

Traffic deaths in the United States have exceeded pre-pandemic levels.

February 5, 2023

Police arrest two 18-year-olds who reportedly threatened workers with fully automatic handgun over membership

Seattle police seized a modified handgun from two suspects who allegedly threatened to kill a worker at a business over being asked to leave for not having memberships.

February 4, 2023

Coast Guard rescues wanted man seconds before massive wave capsizes boat, video shows

The U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest rescued a man who was wanted by police after he left a dead fish at the Oregon home featured in "The Goonies."

February 3, 2023

Low-income WA residents can now receive $1,200 tax credit for 1st time

A low-income tax credit of $1,200 is now available in Washington. The credit is intended to offset how lower-income workers pay more by percentage of their income than the wealthy do.

February 2, 2023

Dana Milbank's book 'Fools On the Hill' scheduled release for 2024

Dana Milbank is planning to release his book "Fools On the Hill" in 2024. The work will cover all the twists and turns of a Republican-controlled House.

February 2, 2023

Washington jury finds suspected serial killer guilty in teen's death in '70s

A Washington jury found a suspected serial killer guilty in a teenager's death in the 1970s. Warren Forrest was found guilty of first-degree murder.

February 1, 2023

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time. The governor is experiencing very mild symptoms, including a cough.