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New Washington state law aims to protect access to preventative health care
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (121+ words) by ARC Seattle Staff OLYMPIA, Wash. " A new law in Washington state is aimed at protecting access to preventative health care. Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed House Bill 2242 into law. It's a measure that, some state leaders say, will help…...
Parts of western Washington get rare March snow
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (305+ words) Some parts of western Washington are getting slushy snow. by Shannon O'Donnell, KOMO News Meteorologist, KOMO News Staff WESTERN WASHINGTON " Western Washington is seeing another round of "weather whiplash" as snow levels plunged behind a powerful windstorm, according to KOMO…...
NOAA forecast: There is some hope for a rebound of Washington's snowpack
3+ week, 3+ day ago (225+ words) SEATTLE " Snow is falling again in the Cascades. The forecast is for up to 40 inches of new snow in the higher elevations over the next week. It's a slam of snow the mountains really need, with only little over a…...
National Christmas Tree lighting: Trump and first lady to bring festive sparkle to DC
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are set to take part in the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington on Thursday night. The Beach Boys and Alana Springsteen are scheduled to perform near…...
4 injured after shots fired near Howard University in NW DC during homecoming events
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (185+ words) An atmospheric river is moving through western Washington and expected to dump 1-3 inches of rain. WASHINGTON (7News) " Five people were shot and two arrested near Howard University's campus in D.C. as thousands descended on the campus for homecoming activities, the Metropolitan Police…...
How will a federal shutdown impact essential services in Seattle, Washington state?
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (258+ words) SEATTLE " The federal government shutdown could have significant repercussions for Seattle and the broader state, affecting federal funding that local governments and nonprofits depend on. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell expressed concerns about the potential impact on essential services, including health…...
DC man charged after doing donuts, dodging visitors with Jeep on the National Mall
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (946+ words) Iran fired missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar on Monday. The attack comes after the U.S. struck three nuclear facilities over the weekend. by Sonia Dasgupta & 7News Staff WASHINGTON (7News) " The man who drove his SUV on a crowded National Mall on Saturday…...
WATCH LIVE | Army 250th birthday parade underway in Washington, DC
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (426+ words) The Army's 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON (7News) " A military parade celebrating the Army's 250th is underway in Washington D.C., with thousands of people expected to attend. Aside from the parade, there will also be a concert and fireworks as part of the…...
$165 million claim filed against Washington state after baby severely burned in shed fire
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (926+ words) A Pierce County family filed an explosive claim against Washington state on Thursday claiming social workers bungled oversight of a vulnerable child. by Molly Shen, KOMO News LAKEWOOD, Wash. " A Pierce County family filed an explosive claim against Washington state…...