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'An injustice:' WA Supreme Court overturns conviction of Yakama man for killing deer in 1924

In 1924, Yakama citizen Jim Wallahee was convicted of killing a deer in Kittitas County. The state Supreme Court today vacated the conviction, calling it an injustice.

'An injustice:' WA Supreme Court overturns conviction of Yakama man in 1924

May 16—A century after Yakama Nation citizen Jim Wallahee killed a deer in Kittitas County on land ceded in the Treaty of 1855, the Washington Supreme Court has vacated his

Washington Supreme Court overrules 1924 conviction of Yakama hunter

In 'full-circle' moment, Rivera sworn in as Snohomish County's newest Superior Court judge

Medals of Merit and Valor to be awarded at state capitol

OLYMPIA For the first time in nine years, Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor will be awarded today at a ceremony in the state Legislative Building, according to an announcement from the Washington Secretary of State’s office. The Medal of Merit recognizes exceptional individuals who perform outstanding services for Washington and its residents, according to the announcement. The Medal of Valor is awarded to anyone who has saved, or attempted to save, the life of another at the risk of their own safety and is not acting in the course of duty as a Washington police officer, firefighter, or other government-employed first responder. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs will join Governor Jay Inslee, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck and Chief Justice Steven C. González to posthumously recognize Donnie Chin with the Medal of Valor and Dr. Abe Bergman with the Medal of Merit for their service to Washington state, according to the announcement.