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Gender Wage Gap Declines In WA, But Not For All Women
Gender Wage Gap Declines In WA, But Not For All Women

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Gender Wage Gap Declines In WA, But Not For All Women
Today is Equal Pay Day, a date designated to recognize how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. In Washington, this year's Equal Pay Day is notable because for the first time in 20 years, the gender wage gap widened nationally, but not in the Evergreen State...
Northport Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
Northport Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting

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Northport Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
A Stevens County man is dead after being shot by police officers near Northport on Sunday afternoon. The Stevens County Sheriff's Office says it occurred at around 5:15 p.m. at a property in the 3300 block of State Route 25 when deputies were attempting to serve a felony arrest warrant...
Overdose Deaths Increase in Grant County in 2024
Overdose Deaths Increase in Grant County in 2024

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Overdose Deaths Increase in Grant County in 2024
Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) releases it's annual report for 2024. The INET report says Grant County saw 34 overdose deaths in 2024. INET says 14 of those deaths came from Fentanyl, while 13 came from Methamphetamine and seven came from a combination of alcohol, cocaine, benzo's and other opioids...
WATCH: Bill to amend parents’ bill of rights draws more criticism, some support
WATCH: Bill to amend parents’ bill of rights draws more criticism, some support

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WATCH: Bill to amend parents’ bill of rights draws more criticism, some support
(The Center Square) – Monday’s public hearing on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5181 before the House Education Committee saw supporters and detractors make their respective cases for and against the controversial legislation. ESSB 5181 aims to amend voter-approved Initiative 2081 – dubbed the parents’ bill of rights – to align it with existing state law. Critics claim it essentially... Read Mor
WA Democrats push bill to pay picketers — GOP says it tilts the field
WA Democrats push bill to pay picketers — GOP says it tilts the field

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WA Democrats push bill to pay picketers — GOP says it tilts the field
(The Center Square) – After Boeing workers went on strike for over seven weeks last year, Washington state may soon provide up to three months of benefits to those on the picket line if a Democratic bill becomes law. Lawmakers remained divided on Friday after Senate Bill 5041 passed through the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee by a 6-3 vote. Senate D...
First Thing You Should Do if YOU Win the Lottery
First Thing You Should Do if YOU Win the Lottery

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First Thing You Should Do if YOU Win the Lottery
First Thing You Should Do if YOU Win the Lottery     Imagine the very thing you’ve hoped for - actually happens - Your ticket has all the correct numbers. You win the big jackpot!  Here’s what to do next:   1 - Don’t tell anyone This is going to be complicated. You’ll be tempted to call, text, and...
US97 Closed Near Orondo for Law Enforcement Activity
US97 Closed Near Orondo for Law Enforcement Activity

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US97 Closed Near Orondo for Law Enforcement Activity
UPDATE:  US 97 was reopened Monday night and the incident resolved that prompted a closure.  More details have yet to be released from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL POST:  Details are limited but law enforcement activity near Orondo has prompted a closure of US97 in the area. The Douglas Cou...

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