Washington News

Aggregated Washington State News Articles

• Washington bill seeks to criminalize use or sale of fake vaccine cards
  
  A lawmaker in Washington state wants to make it a crime to use or sell a fake COVID-19 vaccination card.
  Fox News.  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:40:43 GMT.
• Seattle marketing startup New Engen acquires Arkansas-based firm
  
  The acquisition adds 50 employees to New Engen's workforce, and though it isn't requiring anyone to relocate, the startup is looking for a larger office somewhere in Seattle.
  Rick Morgan.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:49:08 +0000.
• Amazon endorses affordable housing bills in Washington state Legislature
  
  The tech giant is urging lawmakers to pass two bills that address adding more affordable housing near transit hubs.
  Shawna De La Rosa.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:23:02 +0000.
• Seattle-area faces 'crisis' after firing unvaccinated correctional employees, offers hefty overtime pay
  
  King County, Washington, home to the city of Seattle, is facing a severe staffing shortage in jails after 35 correctional officers were let go over the coronavirus vaccine mandate implemented by local government leaders.
  Adam Sabes.  Fox News.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:33:05 GMT.
• Shake-up in Seattle: Seahawks fire DC Norton
  
  The Seahawks fired defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. and defensive passing game coordinator Andre Curtis on Tuesday.
  ESPN.  Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:56:53 EST.
• Supreme Court to Hear Case of Coach Who Lost His Job Over Postgame Prayers
  
  A federal appeals court ruled that a school board in Washington State could require the coach to stop praying at the 50-yard line after high school football games.
  Adam Liptak.  New York Times.  Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:36:14 +0000.
• Seattle cop fatally shoots burglar wearing only a towel after he stabbed cop and killed K9 officer
  
  WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Dramatic body cam footage shows the moment two Seattle officers chasing down the nearly naked suspect, who then stabs a K9 officer and his partner.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:27:46 GMT.
• Seahawks QB Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI
  
  Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith was arrested on suspicion of DUI early Monday morning, according to King County court records.
  ESPN.  Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:49:05 EST.
• Record Rain and Snow Shut Down Roads and Schools in Washington State
  
  Crucial routes through the Cascade Mountains remained closed on Sunday as responders assessed the damage.
  Melina Delkic.  New York Times.  Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:18:57 +0000.
• Seattle house slides off its foundation amid widespread flooding
  
  A woman was able to escape the home on her own, one dog died and teams are still searching for another, officials said.
  CBS News.  Sat, 08 Jan 2022 15:36:00 -0500.
• Heading to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl? Here's the ultimate visitor's guide for the game
  
  Central Michigan vs Washington State: The El Paso Times has everything you need to know about parking, Sun Bowl tickets, El Paso restaurants and more.       
  Aaron A. Bedoya, El Paso Times.  El Paso Times.  Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:33:52 +0000.
• The Seattle Seahawks Place Adrian Peterson On Injured Reserve
  
  It's an unfortunate update
  David Hookstead.  Daily Caller.  Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:28:03 +0000.
• In Seattle, a journalist reflects on 2020's summer of protest
  
  THE BIG TALK An occasional interview series with Americans who are challenging the status quo. ...
  James Varney.  Washington Times.  Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:55:34 -0500.
• States diverge on police reforms after George Floyd killing
  
  DENVER — Maryland repealed its half-century-old Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights. Washington state reformed use-of-force policies and created a new agency to investigate when officers use deadly force. ...
  Colleen Slevin.  Washington Times.  Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:44:38 -0500.

In 2008, the estimated population of Washington was 6,549,224, whereas in 2006, the population of Washington was about 6,360,529.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Washington's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Washington web page.  For maps of Washington, visit this Washington Map website.

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