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    Trucks park at the Smokey Point Rest Area in 2022 in Arlington, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo
    New tools will help truckers find rest area...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • September 11, 2025 5:12 am

    Truck drivers traveling through Washington are getting new technological tools to help find open parking spots in rest areas and…

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    Washington plans to destroy 30K expiring abortion pills
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 10, 2025 5:12 am

    Washington state is preparing to destroy much of its abortion pill stockpile as 30,000 doses are set to expire at…

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    Let’s Go Washington, the political committee founded by Brian Heywood (above), is gathering signatures for two new initiatives focused on parental rights and transgender girls participating in school sports. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)
    New WA initiatives seek to undo rewrite of...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 9, 2025 5:12 am

    The conservative political group that has been trying to bolster parental rights in Washington schools will try again.

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    Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO
    Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans...
    By Nada Hassanein Washington State Standard • September 8, 2025 5:01 am

    The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate vaccine recommendations…

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    Washington Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove signs a directive ordering the conservation of about 77,000 acres of older forests on state logging lands, on Aug. 26, 2025, at the High Point Trailhead on Tiger Mountain. Behind him are Washington Conservation Action CEO Alyssa Macy, left, and Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser, right. (Photo by Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard)
    WA plan to conserve 77,000 acres of older...
    By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • September 5, 2025 5:01 am

    Washington loggers, school leaders and conservation activists on Wednesday decried the state lands commissioner’s proposal to set aside 77,000 acres…

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    A new agreement could get Washington state workers...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • September 4, 2025 5:12 am

    Thousands of state government and community college employees in Washington are considering a new pact that would secure raises they…

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    Washington Attorney General Nick Brown. (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
    Washington AG joins push to stop spread of...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 3, 2025 5:12 am

    Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and dozens of his colleagues across the country are calling on tech companies and payment…

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The White River Bridge is hoped to be open by mid- to late-September.
    Bridge closure over White River severs a critical...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 2, 2025 5:12 am

    The closure of a bridge connecting eastern King and Pierce counties is dealing a blow to businesses in the area…

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    U.S. Sen. Patty Murray speaks at a round table discussion about the Trump administraton restricting homelessness assistance funding in May 2025 in Everett. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    Sen. Murray prepares to block a federal prosecutor...
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • August 29, 2025 5:12 am

    Pete Serrano’s days as a federal prosecutor appear to be numbered.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Debate flares over WA child welfare law after...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • August 28, 2025 5:12 am

    Lawmakers in Washington are divided on whether to dial back a state law critics blame for a sudden spike in…

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    Washington Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove signs a directive ordering the conservation of about 77,000 acres of older forests on state logging lands, on Aug. 26, 2025, at the High Point Trailhead on Tiger Mountain. Behind him are Washington Conservation Action CEO Alyssa Macy, left, and Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser, right. (Photo by Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard)
    WA lands commissioner moves 77,000 acres of older...
    By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • August 27, 2025 5:01 am

    Eight months after Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove entered office and paused logging sales in older forests on state land,…

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    Homeless encampment at the Green River. File photo
    Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows
    By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • August 26, 2025 5:01 am

    Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows that the…

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    File photo 
The Washington State Legislature convenes for a joint session for a swearing-in ceremony of statewide elected officials and Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address, March 15, 2025.
    Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • August 25, 2025 5:01 am

    A leading advocate said Washington is a model for the nation on how to open the door for more voices to be heard before laws are passed.

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