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Inslee unveils $675 million plan to reverse crisis in Washington’s mental-health system
Seeking to reverse the multitude of crises that have engulfed Washington’s mental-health system, Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday released a plan that would radically reshape the care of patients.
Washington governor proposes plans to fix mental health
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled his budget and policy plans Tuesday for fixing the state’s struggling mental health system in the coming years.
Lapwai mayor dies in crash near casino
The mayor of Lapwai was the victim of a fatal crash that occurred near the south entrance of the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge Monday afternoon.
Wolf advisory group meeting in Spokane
Washington’s Wolf Advisory Group is scheduled to meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Spokane following a difficult year of state wolf management.
Inslee wants 100 percent clean energy in Washington by 2045
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday proposed an ambitious package of legislation to tackle climate change, including eliminating fossil fuels like natural gas and coal from the state’s electricity supply by 2045.
Another Jehovah’s Witness center has been destroyed in 9-month rash of arson attacks
At the center of the investigation into crimes against Jehovah’s Witnesses – including two fires that destroyed worship centers – is a question that has vexed Washington state investigators, the governor and pretty much anyone who has come into contact with the religious denomination: Who could muster this much destructive rage against a religion full of pacifists?
Trump plan to reclassify nuke waste alarms environmentalists
The Trump administration has proposed reclassifying some radioactive waste left from the production of nuclear weapons to make disposal cheaper and easier.
Sheriff’s Office investigating assault, death at jail as a homicide
The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Yakima County Jail inmate early Monday morning as a homicide, according to a news release.
Hate watchdog group says man arrested in Lynnwood tavern melee linked to white-supremacist group
Among the nine people arrested after a melee early Saturday in which a black disc jockey at a Lynnwood bar was assaulted is a 34-year-old man the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) says is associated with some of the nation’s “oldest and most violent racist skinhead groups.”
Couple adopt, help boy, 9, address his behavioral health, skills
Three years, seven months and five days: That’s how long Kaine was in the foster care system, having been removed from his birth parents’ home by Child Protective Services at age 5. Under the care and guidance of his new adoptive parents, he’s fine-tuning skills to help him address anger and anxiety, results of the trauma he’s experienced.
Farmers, state watching for signs export markets will reopen
Washington farmers watching closely for a truce in the tariff war that could reopen markets to China.
Fraser River chinook critical to orcas are in steep decline, new research shows
Fraser River chinook, one of the most important food sources for southern resident killer whales, are in steep decline and should be listed for protection as an endangered species, a Canadian independent science committee said.
How crews plan to pulverize the Alaskan Way Viaduct
Visitors to the Seattle waterfront will hear the crunch of breaking concrete this February, while demolition equipment pivots through clouds of dust and mist, flexing spiked jaws that will munch the six-story-high columns and slice through rebar.
Sue Lani Madsen: Initiative 1000 barking up the wrong tree
If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase, or with the acute hearing of dogs, a dog whistle refers to a sound pitched so high only a dog can hear it. When applied to politics, it’s often just another way to insult people.
Everett joins other cities in banning plastic bags
The Everett City Council has unanimously approved a plastic bag ban.
Fire at Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall investigated
An early morning fire destroyed a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lacey and it’s being investigated as a possible arson.
Justice Mary Yu admonished over pro-charity Facebook post
Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu has received an admonishment over Facebook posts in which she promoted two charities: the newspaper Real Change and Lifelong, which supports HIV patients.
Public records task force: Legislature should be more transparent
A task force created after Washington lawmakers attempted to exempt themselves from the state’s Public Records Act says the Legislature should be more transparent about its workings.
Lawsuit aims to shut down city’s tiny home villages
A group is suing the city of Seattle over its use of tiny home villages to combat homelessness.
Gov. Jay Inslee raises money for possible White House bid
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s new political action committee has reported $112,500 in donations as the Democrat gears up for a possible presidential run.