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Ninth-grade success programs get continued state funding

Money will support successful initiatives in 53 schools across the state
March 8, 2024 2:51 p.m.
A ballot box has the words "Vote Here" written on the box.
Elections

What voters need to know about Washington’s primary election on March 12

Presidential primary allows Washingtonians to influence party nominees for November election
March 7, 2024 10:23 a.m.
Government

Three citizen initiatives approved by Washington Legislature

Three other initiatives are still headed to voters this November.
March 5, 2024 9:48 a.m.
Government

WA lawmakers hear debate on parental rights initiative

Republican-backed initiative would require material to be available for parental review
Feb. 29, 2024 11:32 a.m.
The walkway in between library shelves has various types of books.
Education

WA Senate passes legislation pushing back on book bans

Democrats are hoping the bill will slow efforts to ban books about LGBTQ+ people and people of color.
Feb. 25, 2024 11:32 a.m.
A woven basket next to a blue pen holds purple ribbons and a note to raise awareness about overdosing.
Indigenous Affairs

Washington tribes look to Iceland for help getting teens off drugs

American Indian and Alaska Native residents have the highest rate of death from opioid overdoses in the state
Feb. 19, 2024 11:10 a.m.
Government

State lawmaker addresses tenant protections, fentanyl in wide-ranging town hall

Rep. Rule only legislator in attendance as COVID-19 sidelines Sen. Shewmake, Rep. Timmons
Feb. 17, 2024 4:51 p.m.
Signs outside of homes let people know they are for rent.
Government

Plan to cap how much landlords can raise rent moves ahead in Washington Legislature

The bill would allow increases of only 7 percent each year for existing tenants
Feb. 14, 2024 2:57 p.m.
Government

Washington looks to put its most famous volcano on a specialty license plate

Proceeds from plate sales would go to the Mount St. Helens Institute
Feb. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Education

Washington Senate approves requirement for all public schools to have naloxone

The overdose reversal medication is only required in larger high schools under current law
Feb. 8, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig speaks on the Senate floor in 2024.
Government

Washington lawmakers look to broaden hate crime law to cover vandalizing public property

The bill now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration
Feb. 7, 2024 12:28 p.m.
A road sign points toward the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics Facility.
Environment

Lights out for mercury bulbs in Washington?

Bill aims to stop sale of the general-use lights as recycling numbers drop
Jan. 22, 2024 5:00 a.m.

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