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Tribal leaders ask Washington state lawmakers for funding to combat opioid crisis

January 16, 2024

Tribal leaders ask Washington state lawmakers for funding to combat opioid crisis

Native American leaders in Washington state are asking legislators to pass a bill that would allow tribal nations increased funding to combat a surge in opioid overdose deaths.

Man uses bear spray to stop pot shop thieves in Washington state

January 15, 2024

Man uses bear spray to stop pot shop thieves in Washington state

Surveillance video shows three Kias swarming a pot shop in Everett, Washington, in an attempted burglary. One suspect was bear sprayed in the face.

Schoolyard, sports fights would be punishable by felony under proposed bill in Democrat-run state

January 15, 2024

Schoolyard, sports fights would be punishable by felony under proposed bill in Democrat-run state

A Washington state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would charge students and adults found fighting on school grounds with a felony, as opposed to a gross misdemeanor.

Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman hit back at Mary Kay Letourneau's former student lover's criticism

January 12, 2024

Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman hit back at Mary Kay Letourneau's former student lover's criticism

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore said that although it was inspired by the Mary Kay Letourneau case, "May December" was "its own story" when confronted with Vili Fualaau's critiques.

Washington state Democrats propose additional tax for 'privilege of using ammunition'

January 11, 2024

Washington state Democrats propose additional tax for 'privilege of using ammunition'

Washington state Democrats have proposed a use and sales tax on the retail sale of ammunition in an effort to reduce gun violence.

Washington bagel shop owner shot, killed while on vacation in New Orleans

January 10, 2024

Washington bagel shop owner shot, killed while on vacation in New Orleans

Tacoma, Washington Howdy Bagel owner Jacob Carter was shot and killed while vacationing in New Orleans with his husband. Police said the shooter fled the scene.

‘Snitch line’ was set up to intimidate group trying to change left-wing laws, says movement leader

January 8, 2024

‘Snitch line’ was set up to intimidate group trying to change left-wing laws, says movement leader

A push to alter or repeal six Washington policies is poised to go before the state's Democrat-controlled legislature after petitioners gathered 2.6 million signatures.

Some nurses experience violent attacks at Seattle Children’s Hospital, say they want protection, support

January 8, 2024

Some nurses experience violent attacks at Seattle Children’s Hospital, say they want protection, support

Some nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital feel unsafe at work and want protection. Fox News Digital talked to the nurses about their experiences; industry spokespeople also weighed in.

Washington state lawmakers convene to address fentanyl crisis, housing and climate change

January 5, 2024

Washington state lawmakers convene to address fentanyl crisis, housing and climate change

Washington state lawmakers are returning for a legislative session addressing housing, climate change and the fentanyl crisis, which marks Gov. Jay Inslee's final term.

'May December' movie on Mary Kay Letourneau 'offended' student lover Vili Fualaau

January 4, 2024

'May December' movie on Mary Kay Letourneau 'offended' student lover Vili Fualaau

Vili Fualaau, now 40, griped that the creators of "May December" never reached out to him about the film based on his infamous romance with sixth-grade teacher Mary Kay Letourneau.