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Here’s how child care oversight works in WA
How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?
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Bill seeks to update state’s involuntary treatment law
The Senate Law and Justice Committee held a hearing Feb. 2 for legislation that would make it easier…
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Rural homes in WA could be safer under proposed bill
Entire neighborhoods could get home insulation, air pollutants and mold protection, age-in-place accessibility measures like ramps and handrails,…
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Lawmakers move to regulate license plate cameras
OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers want to rein in how license plate cameras, designed to track vehicles, can…
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Lawmakers consider tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb
The Washington Legislature is again considering empowering local governments to tax short-term housing rentals, much to the irritation…
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Mount Rainier no longer to require timed reservations
The program, implemented in 2024, aimed to spread out traffic and foot congestion as annual visitor numbers exceeded…
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Microsoft jumps into WA Legislature’s housing debate
Microsoft President Brad Smith leads some of the tech giant’s work in areas ranging from artificial intelligence to…
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Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face federal scrutiny
Four Washington school districts are under federal investigation for reportedly allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports,…
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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round
It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.
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Proposed ban on police face coverings gains momentum in WA
A ban on police face coverings has been one of the most talked about policy proposals in the…
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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
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Central Washington congressional race heats up
Two years ago, Amanda McKinney, a Republican Yakima County commissioner, made a commercial endorsing Republican U.S. Rep. Dan…
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How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up
Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care amid…