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WA fines VA hospital for violations that could have caused ‘dangerous fuel leak’

Inspectors allege they have provided education and training to the hospital for years but continue to find violations.

August 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Violations shut down popular Mount Rainier hotel. Travelers left scrambling

Updated August 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM

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Cause of death released for big whale found in Port of Tacoma

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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T-Mobile announces layoffs in Tacoma and other WA cities, will shutter 13 stores

Updated August 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM

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Near-total lunar eclipse on display tonight. Will WA weather cooperate?

August 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM

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Grocery store produce linked to stomach illness in Washington state. What to know

Updated August 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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WA city is in the running for America’s ‘Merriest Christmas Town.’ How to vote

August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Seattle

Seattle School Board approves SPS budget

August 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM

Seattle

Seattle Police Department to end hiring incentives

Updated August 27, 2026 at 11:53 PM

Seattle

Seattle light rail inches closer to installing fare gates

Updated August 27, 2026 at 11:53 PM

Seattle

Paddle boarder pulled from Lake Washington in critical condition

August 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM

Seattle

Despite objections, doctors group cited in WA voter guide on trans sports ban

August 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM

Living

How WSU safety Jeremiah Bernard battled his own pressure and ascended into the Cougars' starting lineup

Updated August 27, 2026 at 11:53 PM

Seattle

Mayor Katie Wilson recall effort dismissed before it got off the ground

Updated August 27, 2026 at 11:53 PM

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Ecology calls on Spokane International Airport, Spokane County, city of Spokane to prioritize PFAS cleanup in West Plains

August 27, 2026 at 11:42 PM

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Dishman Hills Conservancy calls off potential merger with regional conservation group

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM

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Cooler temperatures and more smoke expected for the Spokane area

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM

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Other cities burned when the water ran out. Spokane's water didn't

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM

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Vancouver homeless shelter urges Gluesenkamp Perez to protect federal housing funding

Updated August 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM

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