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‘Stop criminalizing mental health crises’ says Hero House NW CEO

Jails have become de facto mental health institutions, but the question is, what do we do about it? Is there a way to handle...

Myanmar court postpones verdicts in 2nd case against Suu Kyi

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar postponed its verdicts Monday on two charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi in which...

Holiday ferry riders should prepare for long waits, check schedules

If you’re planning to take a ferry this holiday season, be sure to keep a close eye on sailing schedules. The Washington State Department...

Lost and now found: 70 years of family history, thanks to Centralia’s ‘Magic Radio Santa’

Seattle’s Morning News replayed one of my vintage Christmas features last week: It’s a piece from December 2018 about Centralia’s “Magic Radio Santa,” who...

With COVID cases on the rise, Mayor Durkan vetoes council’s repeal of hazard pay ordinance

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has vetoed the city council’s repeal of its grocery store hazard pay ordinance. Mayor Durkan rejects calls to veto grocery...

Family, attorneys disappointed in exoneration of Tacoma police officers

Two Tacoma police officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis were exonerated on Tuesday and welcomed back to active duty. 2 Tacoma officers...

State health officials hope to have more at-home COVID tests available soon

As people rush to find COVID testing options before Christmas and the upcoming holidays, many Puget Sound drug store shelves are empty of at-home...

2 Tacoma officers involved in death of Manuel Ellis exonerated following investigation

Two Tacoma police officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis in March of 2020 were exonerated following a lengthy Internal Affairs investigation. ‘This...

Most read news on MyNorthwest in 2021

From phases and reopening Washington state in the spring, to a cold snap in October and the Employment Security Department, it’s been a busy...

State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how the new federal infrastructure bill could...

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