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    Top Ferguson aide resigns amid hostile workplace allegations
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 20, 2025 10:12 am

    Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top advisor and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic workplace that…

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    Opening of new WA juvenile detention center is...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • March 19, 2025 10:12 am

    A new Washington state juvenile detention center meant to help address persistent overcrowding at an existing facility will open months…

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    Barring a referendum, WA elected leaders will receive...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 18, 2025 10:12 am

    Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum.

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    Washington carbon auction prices rise again
    By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • March 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Prices for air pollution allowances under Washington’s cap-and-trade law climbed again at the state’s first auction of the year.

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    $100M plan for police hiring gets greenlight from...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • March 13, 2025 1:30 am

    In addition to a state grant program, the bill includes a new local sales tax option to pay for public safety expenses.

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    Rent increase cap approved by Washington House
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The bill would limit annual price hikes for residential tenants to no more than 7% a year. It next goes to the state Senate.

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    Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023. Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
    How to navigate the bird flu in Washington...
    By Grace Gorenflo Grace Gorenflo • March 7, 2025 1:30 am

    “This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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    WA voters could get final say on parental...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 6, 2025 1:30 am

    The conservative political group behind three failed measures on last year’s Washington ballot filed an initiative Tuesday to prevent the…

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    Two Washington cats infected with bird flu
    By Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard • March 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food.

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    Feds to investigate WA district over trans athlete
    By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • March 4, 2025 1:30 am

    The Department of Education inquiry follows a complaint from a Tumwater student and comes as President Trump seeks to block transgender athletes from playing women’s sports.

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    Fate of proposed free school meals expansion is...
    By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • February 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Plans to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in Washington appear shaky ahead of a Friday…

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    Washington legislators debate bills to boost recycling
    By Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard • February 27, 2025 1:30 am

    The way Washington residents recycle is up for debate in the state Legislature as lawmakers look for ways to keep…

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    RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s...
    By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero and Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • February 26, 2025 1:30 am

    Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first to…

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