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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Washington State, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 25,317 stories have been published about Washington State which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Washington State, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 25,317 stories have been published about Washington State which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Business · SeattleMicrosoft cut 559 workers Monday in its Redmond, Wash., headquarters and Bellevue offices. The new layoffs bring the total of Seattle area Microsoft employees impacted by the job cuts to 2,743. In January, Microsoft's chief executive said the company would lay off 10,000 workers.
Microsoft job cuts surpass 2,700 in Seattle region
Coverage: 2 sources
Bellingham, Washington · BellinghamSignature drive focuses on worker pay, renter rights.
Petitions circulating for pair of Bellingham ballot measures on pay and rent
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Bellingham, Washington · BellinghamThe new taphouse serves beer and cider, and has teamed up with local restaurants for easy delivery.
New taphouse opens in Bellingham serving PNW beer, cider, wine and seltzers
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
King County, Washington · King CountyThe Seattle Mariners recently announced new food and beverage offerings for the 2023 season ahead of Opening Day on March 30. The new options include fare from some local favorites such as Moto Pizza, Din Tai Fung and more. Local media members were invited to try some of these newly featured ballgame eats.
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season
Everett, Washington · EverettHeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington They are legal during winter between November and March. By Saturday, driving with them could cost a $137 fine. Studded tires must come off by Friday Herald Staff
Studded tires must come off by Friday
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Central Park · Central ParkTerry Sweet was murdered and Bernard Hawken was left with life-changing injuries in the attack in 1995. Three men were convicted over the attack on Mr Sweet, 64, and Mr Hawken, 54, who died years later, in the city's Central Park. Luke Pollard, Plymouth's first openly gay MP, said the crime "shocked Plymouth with its brutality" A crowdfunded appeal by Pride in Plymouth and Mr Pollard was launched in 2021.
Memorial willow tree planted in Central Park
Olympia · OlympiaHouse Bill 1618 would remove time limits that have stymied lawsuits by some people who frequently do not fully confront childhood trauma until years later. The bill has passed the state House on an 82-14 vote and cleared a Senate committee last week. Washington's current statute of limitations requires victims of child sexual abuse to file lawsuits within three years of when the abuse occurred.
Washington moves to end child sex abuse lawsuit time limits
67% Center coverage: 6 sources
India · IndiaA landmark law banning caste-based discrimination came into effect in the US city of Seattle, making it the first city outside India to enforce such a legislation.
The resolution was moved last month by Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American politician, economist and an upper-caste Hindu.
It was approved unanimously by the Seattle City Council by six to one vote.
Seattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the first…
US: In Seattle, law banning caste-based discrimination comes into effect
Coverage: 2 sources
