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The Washington Department of Ecology has proposed new restrictions on PFAS, lead, cadmium, and toxic solvents across 14 consumer product categories under the Safer Products for Washington Act.

The U.S. Navy prepares for a December 1 proposal deadline on a $15 billion construction contract for the Multi-Mission Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard following the early completion of the Shop 26 welding facility in Bremerton.

A powerful autumn gale cut electricity to more than 115,000 customers across Western Washington, toppling trees and straining emergency utility crews in Puget Sound.

Kitsap Transit indefinitely halts its Annapolis foot ferry after an irreparable lithium-ion battery failure on the hybrid M/V Waterman, turning to the historic 1917 Carlisle II ahead of a Coast Guard drydock deadline.

The Washington Department of Ecology and Governor Bob Ferguson confirm that statewide production capacity has crossed the 20-million-gallon statutory threshold, activating Senate Bill 5447 Business and Occupation tax credits of up to $2 per gallon for alternative jet fuels.

Poulsbo City Council votes unanimously to pause paid parking in Anderson Parkway through May 2027 and cancel vendor contracts after merchants report steep revenue drops.

U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead granted a 14-day emergency restraining order barring the Department of Justice from demanding Washington election officials segregate mail ballots or threatening workers with prosecution.

Challenger Joe Lombardi secured a 58% early lead over incumbent Chad Enright in the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney general election, signaling major shifts for local court administration and diversion programs.