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Washington

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 23, 2026 Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism.  To address this, Washington is establishing a program to improve communication between neurodivergent people and police […]

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Continuing Epstein Investigation, Wyden Questions Leon Black over New Revelations in Epstein Files, Appearance of “Hush Money” Payments and Surveillance of Women

Washington, D.C. – Continuing his four-year Epstein investigation, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today released new findings and questioned Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon Black over his significant personal and financial entanglements with Epstein, including […]

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Governor signs Rep. Gloria Mendoza’s bill preserving Washington’s heritage apple orchards

A bill sponsored by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, to preserve Washington’s rare and historic apple varieties was signed into law Friday afternoon by Gov. Bob Ferguson during a ceremony in Yakima. House Bill 2525 establishes a statewide heritage orchard […]

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Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the Klickitat River; salmon seasons, fishery area modified to support broodstock collection

Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to one hatchery fish in the upper and lower river and closes the lower river salmon season from May 21–June 30. Closes salmon fishing between the Glenwood Highway Bridge and […]