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One policy bill that could make a comeback during the Special Session is the state's DREAM Act.

A spokesperson for OneAmerica, a pro-immigration reform group said the bill is referenced in the House Budget, which essentially keeps it alive

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A longer closure scheduled for Wednesday night has been shortened by the WSDOT as well.

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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling a special session in Olympia so that lawmakers can complete their work on a new two-year budget.

After a 105-day regular legislative session, the Legislature adjourned Sunday evening without coming to an agreement on a new budget

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Family and friends are mourning the loss of a U.S. Army soldier born and raised in Selah, who was killed in action earlier this week.

Capt. Aaron Blanchard graduated from Selah High School in 1999 and grew up in the Yakima Valley

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Members of the Washington State Senate say they have found a way to fund basic education without raising taxes. And with just five days left in the 2013 legislative session - it may be in just the nick of time

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The Yakima County Commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday, establishing new court protocols with the county's judges. .

For months now, Court Consultants and County Commissioners have been discussing ways to improve their working relationship so they can avoid the problems that are currently plaguing another Washington county

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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers have given final approval of a plan to create a central registry to track firearm offenders.

The state House approved the idea Tuesday with an 89-8 vote

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FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a man fatally shot his live-in girlfriend at an apartment south of Seattle then killed three men, including a neighbor who told others to call 911 and then retreated inside his unit

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Central Washington University has announced that Dennis Francois (Fran-swah) will become the school new athletic director. He is currently the associate athletic director for external affairs in the Athletics Department at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa

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More rock blasting closures are planned for this week on Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass and drivers need to plan for added travel time. The state DOT and crews plan to close I-90 in both directions from 7:00 p

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