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Details: Written by AP News; Published: 24 June 2024

The Washington state Capitol building (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

A provision outlining how and when schools must respond to records requests from parents was placed on hold, as well as a provision permitting a parent to access their student’s medical and mental health records.

Details: Written by AP News; Published: 21 June 2024

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

The termination stemmed from an altercation with his neighbor, Zhen Jin, over the disposal of dog bones at the condominium complex where they lived in Kenmore. The Seattle Office of Police Accountability had recommended a range of disciplinary actions, from a 30-day suspension to termination of employment.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 June 2024

Rendering of Holgate Library teen space courtesy of Bora Architecture

Grand opening celebration begins July 13 with ribbon cutting, food, music, fun

Details: Written by MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press; Published: 20 June 2024

(Samantha Swindler/The Oregonian via AP)

The Oregon Nurses Association says they're seeking a contract that includes competitive wages and sufficient staffing levels. The CEO of Providence Oregon says they’ve been preparing for the strike for months and have contracted with replacement workers to ensure patient care does not suffer.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 19 June 2024

NAACP Portland President James Posey

The program has been entirely funded by American Rescue Plan grants, which run out after this year.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 12 June 2024

64 women were painted and asked to reflect on lives well lived.

Details: Written by MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press; Published: 12 June 2024

(KOMO News via AP)

Prosecutors charged 51-year-old Aaron Brown Myers on Monday in connection with the death of Hazrat Ali Rohani. Myers was also charged with assault after authorities say he held another teen at gunpoint. His attorney says Myers sincerely believed he was stopping a violent crime.

Details: Written by SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press; Published: 07 June 2024

A sampling of East African cuisine at Baobob Fare restaurant (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The James Beards Awards are the culinary world's equivalent of the Oscars. For restaurants, even being named a finalist can bring wide recognition and boost business.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 06 June 2024

National ranked-choice voting expert Grace Ramsey.

Ramsey has worked in several other states and cities to educate voters on new system of voting.

Details: Written by LISA BAUMANN Associated Press; Published: 05 June 2024

Monique Mupepe comforts her son Joslin Mupepe (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP)

Asylum-seekers mainly from Angola, Congo and Venezuela have set up an encampment in a Seattle suburb. Some of the camping asylum-seekers were told to leave their shelter at a church while others lost their short-term motel or rental housing when it expired June 1. A notice for the campers to leave by Tuesday afternoon expired with no law enforcement action.