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Catholic Church to excommunicate priests for following WA law requiring child abuse confessions to be reported
The Catholic Church said priests will be excommunicated if they follow a new Washington state law requiring clergy to report confessions about child abuse to law enforcement.
Seattle archbishop decries new WA mandatory reporting law: ‘Alarmed by this overreach’
This bill protects Washingtonians from abuse and harm,” said Gov. Bob Ferguson, who is Catholic. “Protecting our kids first ...
Seattle Times journalists earn Pulitzer nod for investigation of WA’s salmon recovery spending
Three Seattle Times journalists are Pulitzer Prize finalists for their work revealing the shortcomings of Washington’s salmon ...
FBI offers $10K reward for tips on laser incidents targeting Washington state aircraft
The FBI said aircraft have been targeted by lasers illuminating and tracking their cockpits, particularly during landing ...
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WA police academy pays deputy $500K over sexual harassment lawsuit
Washington's police training academy reached a $500,000 settlement with a female deputy who alleges she was repeatedly ...
3 ways the Canadian election could affect Seattle and WA
The U.S. and Canada share the world’s most comprehensive trading relationship, sharing more than $2.5 billion worth of goods ...
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Washington state beers bring home the medals
Washington breweries won 24 medals in this year's World Beer Cup, bringing home the third-most awards of any U.S. state. Why ...
US Antisemitism Probe Hits Anti-Boeing Acts on Seattle Campus
A Trump administration task force on antisemitism said Tuesday that it will review Gaza-related protests and vandalism at the ...