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Communities Bill would allow businesses to deny service to homosexuals (Video)

By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:26 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 8:23 PM PDT

Several Republican lawmakers filed a bill Thursday seeking an exemption to the state's anti-discrimination laws just weeks after legal action was taken against a Richland florist who denied service to a gay couple for their upcoming wedding.

Communities Inmate accidentally set free is captured (Video)

By Hillary Lake KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 2:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

A man who was accidentally released from the Clark County jail is now back in custody.

Communities Eyman files a 'Super Bowl' anti-tax initiative in WA

By Jonathan Kaminsky, Associated Press Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 12:55 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

Initiative promoter Tim Eyman filed a ballot measure Wednesday to make all tax hikes passed by the Washington state Legislature expire after a year.

Communities FBI introduces app to help find missing children (Video)

By Ian Parker KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 9:39 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

While 99 times out of 100, if you lose sight of your child, you'll find him safe and sound. But the FBI says its app is for that one time when your kid is gone and you need help.

Communities No more gas masks on Earth Day, just a message

By KATU.com Staff and Associated Press Published: Apr 19, 2013 at 10:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

Monday is a work day for a lot of folks but it's also a day to appreciate the natural environment we live in and take some time to think about what we, as humans, can do to preserve it for future generations.

Communities Wash. March unemployment rate drops to 7.3 percent

By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Published: Apr 17, 2013 at 1:25 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

Washington state's unemployment rate dropped to 7.3 percent in March, the lowest rate in more than four years, but the state still saw a net loss of 5,500 jobs from the prior month, according to numbers released Wednesday.

Communities Washington delaying marijuana licenses until Dec. 1

By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Published: Apr 17, 2013 at 12:26 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

Washington state is delaying its timeline for granting marijuana growing and processing licenses - and that means legal marijuana sales likely won't begin before next spring.

Communities Wash. program issued most fake IDs to CIA

By Associated Press Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 9:59 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

A Washington Department of Licensing program that supplied fake licenses for undercover officers issued the most fake IDs to the Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Department, the Kitsap Sun reported.

Communities Wash. Senate OKs bill on what to do about dropped pot

By Associated Press Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 10:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

The Senate has unanimously approved a bill that sets up steps on what should be done if legal amounts of marijuana are "inadvertently" left at stores that have pharmacies.

Communities Disabled vets: Want to learn kayaking? How about rowing or dragon boating?

By Shannon L. Cheesman, Multimedia Journalist / Travel & Outdoors Published: Apr 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

Disabled veterans will get an opportunity to learn some water sports this month, courtesy of some local businesses that are teaming up to give them a day on the water at Vancouver Lake.

Communities Teen found safe after 2-week disappearance

By KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

A Vancouver teen girl who family members feared had been caught up a sex trafficking ring has been found safe and unharmed, police said Tuesday.

Communities Search continues for missing teen: 'There is always hope' (Video)

By Patrick Preston, KATU News Published: Apr 8, 2013 at 9:46 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM PDT

The search has expanded for a teen whose family believes was targeted by a sex-trafficking ring.