Washington state news
Here are some recent news stories from Washington state:
Politics
- Washington state lawmakers have passed a bill to increase the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. (Source: The Seattle Times)
- Governor Jay Inslee has signed a bill to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income residents in the state. (Source: KING 5 News)
Crime
- A man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in the Seattle area. (Source: Q13 FOX News)
- A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of a 19-year-old woman who was found stabbed in a park in Tacoma. (Source: The News Tribune)
Weather
- A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of western Washington, with heavy snow and strong winds expected. (Source: The Seattle Times)
- The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of eastern Washington, with heavy rain and snowmelt expected to cause flooding. (Source: KREM 2 News)
Business
- Amazon has announced plans to build a new headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, which will create thousands of jobs. (Source: GeekWire)
- Microsoft has announced a new partnership with a Seattle-based startup to develop artificial intelligence technology. (Source: The Seattle Times)
Education
- The University of Washington has announced plans to build a new medical school in Seattle. (Source: The Seattle Times)
- A new charter school has opened in Tacoma, offering a STEM-focused curriculum. (Source: The News Tribune)
Sports
- The Seattle Seahawks have signed a new quarterback, Geno Smith, to a one-year contract. (Source: ESPN)
- The Seattle Mariners have announced plans to build a new stadium in Seattle, which will replace T-Mobile Park. (Source: The Seattle Times)
Other News
- A new study has found that Washington state has one of the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in the country. (Source: The Seattle Times)
- A group of volunteers has organized a cleanup effort in the Puget Sound, collecting thousands of pounds of trash and debris. (Source: KING 5 News)