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SEATTLE, AP — People 18 and under will ride free buses, water taxis and streetcars in Washington state's most populous county starting Sept. 1.King County Council unanimously approved the plan on Thursday, The Seattle Times…

July 25, 2022 - Reffett Associates, based in Seattle, WA, has been recruited to help fill a series of key senior executive positions in technical and hard-to-fill positions for the Federal Government. Already this year,…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — About 30,000 workers at Mexico's largest landline and internet company agreed to return to work Friday as the government negotiates a dispute over wages, pensions and benefits. The Labor Department said it would…

LONDON — (AP) — The British government on Wednesday gave the green light to a new nuclear power station that is expected to produce enough low-carbon electricity to power 6 million homes.Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said development…

Kyiv, Ukraine — (AP) —As Russia continued its relentless bombardment across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday broadened his security service overhaul by suspending 28 other officials. A day earlier, he fired…

SEATTLE (AP) — Two vote-changing options will be on the November ballot after the Seattle City Council approved an alternative to a signature-focused effort — and either would change the election process city ​​primary.At a…

HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia's president on Thursday asked Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to form a new government after tendering the resignation of his one-party minority cabinet, ending a more than month-long political deadlock in the Baltic…

In Seattle neighborhoods historically lacking reliable government-approved air monitors, community moss sampling has successfully led to new air monitoring sites in pollution hotspots.…

Daniel Charles Wilson thinks the September 11, 2001 attacks were an inside job. The war in Ukraine is "totally scripted" and COVID-19 is "completely fake". The Boston Marathon bombing? Mass shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, and Buffalo,…

SEATTLE, AP — The Washington state Commission on Judicial Conduct has reprimanded a King County District Court judge for suggesting in court that a defendant would be raped in jail if he did not change his behaviour.The…

Artist Richard Hunt in his studio in Victoria, British Columbia, on June 30.CHAD HIPOLITO/The Canadian PressFirst Nations art, from hand-carved masks to totem poles, draws on generations of tradition and skill and can take months to…

SEATTLE, AP — The county executive surrounding Seattle said Tuesday that its sheriff's office and other executive departments will not cooperate with out-of-state lawsuits against abortion providers or patients.King County…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four months before scheduled municipal elections, Nicaraguan riot police took control of town halls in five municipalities that were in the hands of an opposition party.Kitty Monterrey, president of Citizens for…

WASHINGTON (AP) — When you groggy out of bed and cook breakfast, the government also approaches your kitchen table. Unlike you, it's perky.It is an invisible force in your morning. The government makes sure you can see the nutrients…

PA WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear a case involving a state law that grants California-based flight crews more generous meal…

SEATTLE (AP) — Motorists will pay more for a Washington license plate starting July 1.It will likely be the most notable change as parts of a $17 billion bill to pay for transportation projects in the state begin to take…

You could call it a literal pyramid scheme: 28 physical pyramids set up on the grounds of Government House in Victoria. Unlike a metaphorical pyramid scheme, however, the people behind these pyramids are not trying to get rich.…

Mine automation refers to the installation of highly efficient autonomous equipment that improves productivity and safety. Summary of the report: Global Mining Automation Market, By Product Type (Equipment (Pumping Stations, Autonomous…

About 200,000 former students who attended schools they believe defrauded them will see $6 billion in federal loans canceled under a sweeping settlement announced Wednesday, the latest move by the Biden administration to address the…

LISBON, Portugal--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2022--Defined.ai (formerly DefinedCrowd), the leading provider…

SEATTLE, AP — The Washington state attorney general's office is seeking to compel Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer to post $10,000 bond as a condition of continued release as he awaits trial for false declaration.The motion…

Communities will receive help to strengthen energy infrastructure, reduce the risk of outages and improve their future energy and economic prospects. June 17, 2022 Anne FisherThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to work…

Nevada Democrats will learn November players in their calculated bet of redesigned congressional districts on Tuesday, a move a GOP operative calls a "dummymander." Nevada's primary on Tuesday will determine nominees for…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government on Friday unveiled targets to drastically reduce nitrogen oxide emissions to protect the environment, a plan that would cause major upheaval in the Dutch agricultural industry from…

DEC Awards $500,000 in financial aid to INFINITY Experiences. MONTREAL, June 10, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) A key driver of the economy, Canada's tourism industry has generated over $100…

Former Tacoma City Council member and attorney brings over 17 years of experience to Comcast SEATTLE --Direct News-- Comcast today announced Conor McCarthy as the new Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs in…

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's highest court ruled on Wednesday that a Cabinet minister unlawfully revoked the citizenship of an alleged Islamic State fighter in a landmark decision that limits how governments can deal the…

NEW DELHI: Two NGOs - Toxics Link and Basel Action Network - have alerted the government to some hazardous plastic waste shipments suspected of being banned currently en route from the United States to India, urging relevant authorities to…

SEATTLE, AP — The Washington state Supreme Court has fined a nonprofit group and its attorney more than $28,000 for making legally baseless claims alleging widespread voter fraud during the 2020 elections.The Washington…

Signage is seen outside the law firm Perkins Coie in their legal offices in Washington, DC, U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew KellyJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterHires will nearly double the number of Perkins Coie…

Can we agree that although the police and the criminal justice system are flawed, the alternative to a government monopoly on the maintenance of law and order – armed chaos and disorder – is much…

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ANCHORING — The Biden administration is suing Alaska for fishing rights on a river that runs through a national wildlife refuge, saying the state is undermining federal efforts to limit harvests when fish numbers are low for local…

By DAVID KLEPPER and ALI SWENSON - Associated Press PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) — Now it's as predictable as calls to thought and prayer: A mass shooting leaves many dead,…

Amazon has raked in a total of £425m from UK government contracts over the past two years, it has emerged in a report, sparking fresh criticism that the tech giant is not paying a fair share of taxes in the country.The report, from the…

CANBERRA, Australia - (AP) - Australia's centre-left opposition party toppled the Conservative government after nearly a decade in power, and Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese, in his election victory speech on Saturday, promised deeper…

PROVO, Utah and SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM), the leader and creator of the experience management (XM) category, today announced Community Pulse, a new way for state and local governments to use technology to…

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's government led by a double putschist announced late Monday that security forces had foiled an attempted counter-coup that it said was backed by an unnamed Western government.The announcement was the latest…

VIDEO: Duwamish Tribe Files Complaint Against US Federal Government The Duwamish Tribe announced plans to file a lawsuit this week against the U.S. federal government to secure their tribal sovereignty, according to a press release from the…

An initial survey commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland documented some of the brutal conditions Native American children endured in more than 400 boarding schools the federal government forced them to attend between 1819 and…

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LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland's largest Unionist party, which lost local elections last week, refused on Monday to return to a power-sharing government, saying it would not do so until his demands for post-Brexit customs arrangements…

The U.S. government's Labor Board has filed a sweeping lawsuit against Starbucks management for dozens of alleged violations of federal labor laws, including the firing of workers trying to unionize and the closing of stores in retaliation…

TOKYO (AP) — Japan should focus more on peaceful diplomacy with China rather than military deterrence as tensions mount around Chinese-claimed Taiwan, the governor of the neighboring island of Okinawa said on Friday. , in southern…

SAITAMA, JAPAN – AUGUST 06: Brittney Griner #15 of Team USA watches Serbia during the second half of a women's basketball semifinal match on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Saitama Super Arena on August 06, 2021 in Saitama,…

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A plan to create special autonomous zones for foreign investors in Honduras has been thrown into limbo with the new government's repeal of a law that many have criticized as giving up sovereignty.The zones…

PODGORICA, Montenegro -- (AP) -- Montenegrin lawmakers on Thursday approved a new pro-Western government that has vowed to speed up European Union integration and work to bridge a deep political divide in the small nation of Balkans.Prime…

Not surprisingly, government employees experience higher levels of burnout than private sector workers. Tweet that The results indicate that the ongoing big quit is having a big impact on workers who stay in their jobs, especially in…

Fox News host Lisa Kennedy said Monday that US lawmakers "shouldn't involve the government in education at all," suggesting that America should get rid of the public school system entirely. Kennedy's remarks came during…

By STEVE PEOPLES and BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' growing feud with Walt Disney World is testing the…

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Nearly a week after a ransomware attack began that crippled Costa Rican government computer systems, the country has refused to pay a ransom as it struggles to implement workarounds and prepared as hackers…

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage charges. The case will now go to the UK Home Secretary for decision, although the WikiLeaks founder…

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Interior Ministry said Wednesday it has allowed the rainbow flag to be hoisted over federal government buildings on certain occasions, a move meant to end talks over rules unclear and signal acceptance of…

For Velma Carroll Easker and the other surviving members of the US Cadet Nurse Corps, recognition is better…

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats on Wednesday accused oil companies of “ripping off the American people” and putting profits…

The feds have called for a five-year sentence for a former Vermont ski resort executive accused of failing to build a biotech factory using tens of millions of dollars of foreign investor money raised through to a special visa…

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When you think of the TSA, the Seattle Police Department, and various branches of government, you don't usually think of fun. But historically serious organizations like these try to connect with the public through humor on social media.…

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One of the contributing factors to rising housing costs are the additional regulations that are continually being passed by the local legislature and municipalities. Increased costs, driven by regulations,…

By FELIPE DANA - Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — They are old, young, local, foreign, often new to war. Thousands of people volunteered to join the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration is “defending” transgender Americans against “hate bills” passed at the state level and that he is committed to advancing equality in the society. Biden…

The Justice Department's case against Mark Forkner, the only Boeing employee charged with a crime after the two fatal 737 Max crashes, was largely based on lengthy instant message exchanges with a Boeing colleague.His documented remarks…

NEW YORK (AP) — Nicaragua's ambassador to the Organization of American States said he's felt a "heavy weight in his heart" over the past two weeks.He said he lifted it on Wednesday when he denounced his own government as a…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal takes on a new foreign minister, finance minister and defense minister as the center-left Socialist Party prepares for its third consecutive term in government, with blunders and missteps marking the…

In these seemingly dark days for government transparency, it's reassuring to know that smart, committed people are monitoring violations like secret meetings, mishandled public records, and suppressed texts.On Friday morning, the…

World Relief Seattle in Kent will receive $673,000 from the federal government to help develop a teaching and commercial kitchen to serve King County's refugee and immigrant population. Congressman Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, whose 9th…

When retired state senator Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, gave a farewell speech the other day, he called on future politicians not to be so scorched earth and partisan, and instead pursue a philosophy softer that he dubbed "intelligent…

A bipartisan coalition of Georgia lawmakers has tabled a resolution calling for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reform. The…

By: Lolla Nur, UpTake Fellow The House Local Government Division Committee met on February 23 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss HF3256 Legalizing Affordable Housing Act (Rep Steve Elkins DFL). The purpose was to review information on how…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies hit about $14 billion on Tuesday as lawmakers put the finishing touches on a spending bill $1.5 trillion government-wide bill that leaders hope Congress…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state legislature has approved a ban on the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.The Seattle Times reported that the measure passed by a…

NEW YORK (AP) — Workers at a New York outpost of outdoor clothing and gear retailer REI have voted overwhelmingly to join a union — the first REI store to do so — amid the efforts of workers in other big companies to do the same.The…

Since the start of the pandemic, violent crime has increased in cities across the country, including carjackings.The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Tuesday and heard from law enforcement and legal experts on how the federal…

article FILE-A photo of a nuclear bomb explosion. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its fifth day and, amid speculation about Russia's use of nuclear weapons, the…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A senior Democrat in the Washington Legislature is drawing support from a proposed tax on fuel exported from the state's five refineries that has been criticized by neighboring states.The Seattle Times…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's redistricting commission will pay fines and legal costs of more than $137,000 to settle two lawsuits filed by government transparency watchdogs after redistricting talks last year ended in…

A new coalition of local governments, the regional authority for homelessness, business and philanthropy announced on February 17 that it would invest $10 million in a pilot project to tackle homelessness in the city centre. city…

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The federal government has donated at least $6 million in leftover border wall materials to Texas, which will use them for the state's plan to build its own wall.Materials purchased with federal tax money were donated…

RACHEL LA CORTEAssociated Press OLYMPIA — Washington's statewide indoor mask mandate, one of the few remaining in the country, will be lifted March 21, including…