Washington news

Here are some recent news stories from Washington state:

Politics

• Washington state lawmakers are considering a bill to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. (Source: The Seattle Times)
• The Washington state Senate has passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. (Source: KING 5 News)
• Governor Jay Inslee has announced a new initiative to address homelessness in Washington state, including a proposal to increase funding for affordable housing. (Source: The Olympian)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in the Seattle area. (Source: KOMO News)
• A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of a 19-year-old woman who was found stabbed in a Seattle park. (Source: The Seattle Times)
• The FBI is investigating a series of bank robberies in the Puget Sound region. (Source: Q13 FOX News)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Spokane, creating hundreds of jobs. (Source: The Spokesman-Review)
• Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence research lab in Redmond. (Source: GeekWire)
• The Port of Seattle has approved a plan to increase cargo capacity at the Port of Tacoma. (Source: The News Tribune)

Education

• The University of Washington has announced a new program to provide free tuition to low-income students. (Source: The Seattle Times)
• Seattle Public Schools has launched a new initiative to improve student mental health services. (Source: KOMO News)
• Washington state lawmakers are considering a bill to increase funding for higher education. (Source: The Olympian)

Environment

• The Washington state Department of Ecology has announced plans to reduce pollution from industrial facilities. (Source: The Seattle Times)
• The city of Seattle has launched a new program to reduce waste and increase recycling. (Source: KOMO News)
• The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to thin forests in the Olympic National Forest to reduce the risk of wildfires. (Source: The News Tribune)

Sports

• The Seattle Seahawks have signed a new contract with quarterback Russell Wilson. (Source: ESPN)
• The Seattle Mariners have announced plans to build a new stadium in Seattle. (Source: The Seattle Times)
• The Washington Huskies have hired a new head coach in football. (Source: The Seattle Times)