Jake Goldstein-Street
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Reporter at the Washington State Standard.
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Washington State Standard
8 days ago
Follow along here for live coverage from Olympia of the final day of the 2026 Washington state legislative session.
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Live final day coverage of the 2026 WA legislative session ⢠Washington State Standard
Follow along here as lawmakers in Olympia work toward adjourning sine die in the final hours of the 60-day session, on March 12, 2026.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/12/live-final-day-coverage-of-the-2026-washington-state-legislative-session/
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States Newsroom
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Washington State Standard
about 1 month ago
With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Thursday with the leagueâs commissioner to offer assistance in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle.
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Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner ⢠Washington State Standard
With the NBA eyeing expansion, Gov. Bob Ferguson met with the league commissioner to offer help in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/washington-governor-talks-potential-return-of-supersonics-with-nba-commissioner/
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Washington State Standard
about 1 month ago
Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing data the devices collect, passed the Washington state Senate on Wednesday.
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WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers ⢠Washington State Standard
Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers passed the Washington state Senate on Wednesday.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/04/wa-senate-oks-guardrails-for-license-plate-readers/
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Washington State Standard
about 2 months ago
Washington state Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen is retiring, the court announced Monday, adding to significant turnover on the court this year.
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Another WA Supreme Court justice to retire ⢠Washington State Standard
Washington state Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen is retiring, the court announced Monday, adding to significant turnover on the court.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/02/another-wa-supreme-court-justice-to-retire/
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The Washington state Senate declared Monday what many Mariners fans have been thinking this offseason: Cal Raleigh deserved to be named the American Leagueâs Most Valuable Player.
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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was ârobbedâ of MVP, WA Senate resolves ⢠Washington State Standard
The Washington Senate declared what many Mariners fans have been thinking: Cal Raleigh deserved to be named the American Leagueâs MVP.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/mariners-catcher-cal-raleigh-was-robbed-of-mvp-wa-senate-resolves/
about 2 months ago
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Washington State Standard
about 2 months ago
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse said Wednesday that âa lot of questions need to be answeredâ in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, but stopped short of calling for new leadership at the Department of Homeland Security.
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Republican WA congressman: Immigration crackdown has âgotten out of handâ ⢠Washington State Standard
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse said Wednesday that âa lot of questions need to be answeredâ in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/republican-wa-congressman-immigration-crackdown-has-gotten-out-of-hand/
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WA Senate passes ban on police face coverings
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WA Senate passes ban on police face coverings ⢠Washington State Standard
The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces amid concerns over masked immigration agents.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/28/wa-senate-passes-ban-on-police-face-coverings/
about 2 months ago
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Washington State Standard
about 2 months ago
Washington legislators pitched one way of dealing with skyrocketing state lawsuit payouts on Tuesday. They want to make the cases subject to arbitration to reduce costs.
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WA lawmakers attempt to rein in runaway lawsuit costs ⢠Washington State Standard
Washington spent roughly $500 million last year in settlements and jury verdicts in cases involving government misconduct.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/27/wa-lawmakers-attempt-to-rein-in-runaway-lawsuit-costs/
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Washington State Standard
about 2 months ago
For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars. This year will be no different.
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WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding ⢠Washington State Standard
For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars. This year will be no different.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/27/wa-crime-victim-advocates-make-another-plea-for-state-funding/
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States Newsroom
about 2 months ago
Thank you for reading Minnesota Reformer. If youâve enjoyed our work so far, consider donating to support our mission of providing free, on-the-ground journalism from the North Star State. We couldnât do this without you.
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Jake Goldstein-Street
Washington State Standard
about 2 months ago
Electric truck manufacturer Rivian has pledged $4.6 million for a 2026 ballot measure in Washington state that would enable automakers to sell directly to consumers, rather than going through dealerships.
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Rivian pledges $4.6M for ballot initiative to allow direct EV sales in WA ⢠Washington State Standard
Washington lawmakers have tried and failed to erase Teslaâs status as the only electric vehicle maker allowed to sell directly to consumers.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/23/rivian-pledges-4-6m-for-ballot-initiative-to-allow-direct-ev-sales-in-wa/
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Washington State Standard
about 2 months ago
Republican state Sen. Matt Boehnke announced Thursday he is forgoing reelection and entering this yearâs race to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington.
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State senator is latest Republican to join central WA congressional race ⢠Washington State Standard
Republican state Sen. Matt Boehnke said Thursday he will enter the race to succeed retiring Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/22/state-senator-is-latest-republican-to-join-central-wa-congressional-race/
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Washington State Standard
3 months ago
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning more than $1 million annually, and said heâs prepared to sign the policy into law next year.
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Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1M ⢠Washington State Standard
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning more than $1 million annually.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/12/23/ferguson-backs-income-tax-on-wa-residents-earning-over-1m/
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Isabella Breda
9 months ago
It's hot, dry and about to get windy!
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WA wildfire danger: Red flag warning issued
Wildfire danger across Eastern Washington will remain high through Wednesday evening as fires burn across the state. Much of the east side of the state is under a red flag warning from the National We...
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-wildfire-danger-red-flag-warning-issued/
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Gov. Bob Ferguson
9 months ago
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California over the Governor's objection is deeply disturbing. It's resulting in more violence and escalating the situation â which is exactly what he wants.
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Ferguson prepares for possibility of Trump deploying troops in WA ⢠Washington State Standard
Washington leaders have been preparing for months for the possibility of the president mobilizing the military against the governorâs wishes.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/06/10/ferguson-prepares-for-possibility-of-trump-deploying-troops-in-washington/
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Washington State Standard
10 months ago
A Christian ministry in Yakima and the state of Washington are clashing in federal court over whether the religious group can decline to hire LGBTQ+ employees.
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Court fight pits religious group that doesnât want LGBTQ+ employees against WA law ⢠Washington State Standard
A Christian ministry and the state of Washington are clashing in federal court over whether the group can decline to hire LGBTQ+ employees.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/06/03/court-fight-pits-religious-group-that-doesnt-want-lgbtq-employees-against-wa-law/
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Joseph O'Sullivan
10 months ago
NEW: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is on a quest to bring back the Blue Dogs- The Democratic congresswoman's strategy of appealing to working class rural moderates won her Washington's 3rd District. Will it work anywhere else? For
@cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social
www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is on a quest to bring back the Blue Dogs
The Democratic congresswoman's strategy of appealing to working class rural moderates won her Washington's 3rd District. Will it work anywhere else?
https://www.cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/05/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-quest-bring-back-blue-dogs
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WA State Supreme Court upholds ban on high-capacity ammo magazines
washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/08/w...
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WA ban on high-capacity ammo magazines is upheld ⢠Washington State Standard
Firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds will remain outlawed under a 2022 law that the state Supreme Court has ruled constitutional.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/08/wa-state-supreme-court-upholds-ban-on-high-capacity-ammo-magazines/
11 months ago
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NEW: Compromise reached on Washington bill to cap rent increases. Votes in House and Senate expected Friday.
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Compromise reached on Washington bill to cap rent increases ⢠Washington State Standard
Under a version released Thursday, residential rent hikes statewide would be limited to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/24/compromise-reached-on-washington-bill-to-cap-rent-increases/
11 months ago
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Jim Brunner
11 months ago
WA officials considered offering National Guard help to Trump at Canadian border. Scoop from
@goldsteinstreet.bsky.social
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WA officials considered offering National Guard help to Trump at Canadian border ⢠Washington State Standard
Aides to Gov. Bob Ferguson debated sending the National Guard to the Canadian border to help with the president's work on drug trafficking.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/15/wa-officials-considered-offering-national-guard-help-to-trump-at-canadian-border/
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Washington State Standard
12 months ago
The Washington and Oregon attorneys general sued the Trump administration Friday over its executive order on elections that seeks to withhold funding unless states comply with dramatic rule changes.
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Trump election order is the latest target for Washington AG Brown ⢠Washington State Standard
The Washington attorney general sued the Trump administration Friday over its executive order dramatically changing election rules.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/04/trump-election-order-is-the-latest-target-for-washington-ag-brown/
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âWhen weâre singing at the drum, for a lot of us, it connects us with our land and our cultures, and our ancestors, too,â Taylor Signor said. âItâs good medicine, itâs real good medicine.â (Reporting by
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How Sinixt people overturned their âextinctâ status and helped begin restoring Upper Columbia
The resilience of the Sinixt people has led to a brighter future for the Upper Columbia River, for years polluted by mining activity.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/how-sinixt-people-overturned-their-extinct-status-and-helped-begin-restoring-upper-columbia/
12 months ago
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New: Ferguson cancels parole for man convicted of triple murder
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Ferguson cancels parole for man convicted of triple murder ⢠Washington State Standard
The governorâs move reverses a decision by former Gov. Jay Inslee. Timothy Pauley is serving consecutive life sentences for the 1980 killings.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/25/ferguson-cancels-parole-for-man-convicted-of-triple-murder/
12 months ago
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Federal judge in Seattle blocks Trumpâs refugee ban
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Federal judge in Seattle blocks Trumpâs refugee ban ⢠Washington State Standard
A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trumpâs executive order halting the admission of refugees into the United States.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/02/25/federal-judge-in-seattle-blocks-trumps-refugee-ban/
about 1 year ago
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Ferguson signs executive order aiming to help children whose parents are deported
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Ferguson signs executive order aiming to help children whose parents are deported ⢠Washington State Standard
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a state team focused on responding to the separation of migrant families.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/27/ferguson-signs-executive-order-aiming-to-help-children-whose-parents-are-deported/
about 1 year ago
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Judge grants WAâs request to temporarily block Trumpâs birthright citizenship order
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Judge grants WAâs request to temporarily block Trumpâs birthright citizenship order ⢠Washington State Standard
A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trumpâs executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/23/judge-grants-was-request-to-block-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order/
about 1 year ago
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Some professional news: After three and a half years there, Monday was my last day at the Everett Herald. Next week, Iâll be joining
@washingtonstatestandard.com
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about 1 year ago
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Even if this Seahawks season goes nowhere, this JSN rise has been very VERY encouraging for the next few yearsâŚ
over 1 year ago
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Jake Goldstein-Street
Mike Baker
over 1 year ago
The journalist shield bill passed the House unanimously. It has support from Jim Jordan, Mike Lee and Tucker Carlson. But now Trump says "REPUBLICANS MUST KILL THIS BILL!" The bill would codify protections against the feds seizing the records of journalists.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
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Trump Tells Republicans to âKillâ Reporter Shield Bill Passed Unanimously by House
The bill, known as the PRESS Act, would codify protections against federal investigators seizing reportersâ records. It is now less likely the legislation would clear the Senate before the current ses...
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/trump-press-act-freedom-reporters.html?unlocked_article_code=1.bk4.FYqc.iG7uOVDWzbv9&smid=url-share
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Joe Veyera
over 1 year ago
The latest power outage numbers from area utilities, via their outage maps: Puget Sound Energy: 300,061
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Seattle City Light: 79,473
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Snohomish PUD: 91,356
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Conrad
over 1 year ago
The southern resident orcas have been spy-hopping, breaching, slapping their tails, chasing down chum salmon and dazzling onlookers from the shores of the Salish Sea. From
@isabellabreda.bsky.social
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Southern resident orcas frolic, feast and dazzle onlookers
The extended visit was a welcome sight for researchers working to better understand and protect the endangered orcas.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/playful-southern-resident-orcas-feast-on-puget-sound-chum-in-long-visit/
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Over 91,000 in Snohomish County and Camano Island are currently without power. The Herald is currently providing live updates here:
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Live updates: High wind warning for dangerous winds with 65 mph gusts | HeraldNet.com
EVERETT â The bomb cyclone arrived as promised late Tuesday. Check back here for live updates:
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/live-updates-bomb-cyclone-leaves-more-than-82000-without-power/
over 1 year ago
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Houston Astros
over 1 year ago
We can finally admit, yes we cheated.
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Isabella Breda
about 2 years ago
Swinomish leaders are responding to the release of more than 25,000 gallons of gasoline, some into the Skagit River watershed, home to all 5 species of Pacific salmon. It comes just months after a train derailed on tribal lands shortly after leaving a refinery.
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Two accidents in one year show risks of oil industry to tribal nations, environment
Raw and refined fossil fuels travel through the regionâs sensitive ecosystems by barge, train, truck and pipeline. Two 2023 accidents are a reminder of the risks.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/two-accidents-in-one-year-show-risks-of-oil-industry-to-tribal-nations-environment/
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