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Registration open for Empower Youth Network’s ‘Be the Change Summit’

Students in grades 6-8 can register for the event on March 25.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

John William Cabe | Obituary

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John William Cabe | Obituary

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, John William (Bill) Cabe, 83, peacefully went to be with his Lord and…

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

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Pandemic made us realize the value of local pharmacists | Brunell

While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization…

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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) buses negotiate an obstacle course at DirtFish rally car school in Snoqualmie, during a driver safety training event. Photo courtesy of SVT.

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SVT bus service, rally school team up to solve shared problems

Most people learn rally driving at DirtFish in Snoqualmie for fun – maybe even for their bucket lists.…

Danny Raphael | Obituary

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Danny Raphael | Obituary

Danny Joe Raphael, of North Bend, WA passed away on January 26, 2023, after a long battle with…

File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

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EYN to host youth mental health first aid, Resiliency Rising Conference in coming weeks

Empower Youth Network (EYN) will present the Third annual Resilience Rising Conference on Friday, March 3.