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Washington lawmakers look to close 'gaps' in state arson laws - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

OLYMPIA – State and local officials are working to close “gaps” in Washington’s arson law that punish es offenders the same even when their fires are drastically bigger or more destructive.

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