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March 4, 2026
Senate Bill 5312, which would reduce penalties for those convicted in online child predator sting operations, remains alive in the Washington Legislature, stirring debate over proportional punishment and public safety.
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A new ECONorthwest analysis finds that Oregon’s short school year and rising absenteeism are hurting student achievement, prompting fresh calls in Salem for statewide reforms.
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A 22-year-old Tacoma man has been sentenced to 66 months in prison after an 18-month investigation uncovered his role in distributing more than 20,000 fentanyl-laced pills across western Washington.
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Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs nationwide amid ongoing revenue growth, potentially affecting regional logistics networks in southwest Washington.
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John Curley warned that Washington’s high earners may flee the state over rising capital gains taxes, potentially crippling local nonprofits. Experts say the risk exists but the reality may be more nuanced, especially for small-town organizations in southwest Washington.
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A Makah tribal member was sentenced to two years in prison for stabbing his intimate partner on the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation, leaving the victim seriously injured.
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Bloodworks Northwest has declared a Code Red alert after winter storms led to a severe blood shortage across the Pacific Northwest, with possible impacts for Cowlitz County hospitals.
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Federal agents deployed pepper balls and tear gas in downtown Eugene, detaining several protesters after a demonstration escalated near Jefferson Street and West Broadway.
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Potential exposure to measles at Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside ER in Clackamas spurs urgent warnings. Seek healthcare guidance if you were there Jan. 26.
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After weeks of dry weather, the Cascades finally got a healthy dose of snow this week, bringing relief to ski areas and water managers across southwest Washington.
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Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter has launched her re-election bid for Congress, facing fellow Democrats Susheela Jayapal and Eddy Morales in what could become one of Oregon’s most competitive primaries.
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Nike will cut nearly 800 jobs as it automates operations at its Beaverton headquarters, signaling a broader shift in Oregon's workforce and regional economic dynamics.
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