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Shoplifting Increases With WA Hard Alcohol Store Sales

By John McKay July 5, 2012

Store owners were prepared for this when the new liquor sale laws went into effect this spring,  but it seems to be a growing problem.

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What is Washington’s Law on Cellphones While Driving Again?

By John McKay June 26, 2012

Idaho this week adopted new texting and cellphone laws for drivers. We thought we'd review what's legal and what is NOT in Washington.

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Mt. St. Helens Blew Her Top Today 32 Years Ago (VIDEO-Pictures)

By John McKay May 18, 2012

It's not the 'big' 20 or 30 year anniversary, but May 18th will always loom large in the minds of Northwest residents.

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Obama approval slipping in Washington State
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Poll Shows Washington Still ‘Liberal’ But Obama Approval Split

By John McKay May 11, 2012

With Obama visiting Seattle to snatch up campaign money, KING5 TV in Seattle did a poll and found our state might be leaning a little towards the middle.

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Controversial State Senate Leader To Step Down

By John McKay May 4, 2012

After 20 years in the Washington State Senate, Democratic Majority Leader Lisa Brown will not seek re-election.

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Man Drowns Trying To Save Fishing Rod In Stevens County Lake

By John McKay April 30, 2012

There's a time to go after what we deem valuable, and a time not to.  Stevens County Sherriffs say a man drowned over the weekend attempting to save a fishing rod!

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WA Leaders Consider “Selling Off” Rest Of Tobacco Settlement Money

By John McKay March 24, 2012

The budget shortfall is so serious in Olympia, that some Democrats are floating the idea of "selling off" the rest of the state's tobacco settlement money.

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Judge Upholds WA Liquor Privatization Law

By John McKay March 20, 2012

A Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge upheld Initiative I-1183, reversing a previous ruling that would have stalled the privatization of Washington State's liquor stores.

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What Does WA Supreme Court Ruling Mean For Schools?

By John McKay January 5, 2012

Court says legislature violating constitution on school funding.

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Gov. Gregoire And Obama
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Gregoire To Support Same Sex Marriage In Washington

By John McKay January 4, 2012

State currently accepts "partnerships", stops short of legal marriage

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