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Climate dollars eyed to backfill WA wildfire funding
Washington’s lands commissioner, Dave Upthegrove, is on a mission to secure $60 million of additional wildfire funding in…
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New map tracks measles exposures across Washington
Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington’s Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing…
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WA governor moves to improve state consultation with tribes
A new directive expands tribal relations training for state workers among other actions. Tribal leaders voiced support.
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State halts rebates to farmers hit with fuel fees under WA climate law
Instead, a new online directory shows retailers who provide the farm fuel exemption by not imposing surcharges.
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‘Early stages of critical failure’: Outlook grim for road upkeep
Billions more dollars are needed for preserving highways and bridges, WSDOT says. The agency’s leader didn’t request more…
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Washington AG pushing new law to protect workers from immigration raids
The proposal would require businesses to tell employees if ICE is coming to inspect company records in search…
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WA officials take stock as wildfire season winds down
With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season.
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WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October
When the federal shutdown began Oct. 1, officials said money for the benefits could run out in a…
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Utilities and telecoms turn to WA lawmakers for help as copper wire theft surges
Legislators are looking at tougher penalties and new requirements for scrapyards.
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‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t needed
Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment as the Trump administration prepares…
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Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland
Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump to block the federal government from deploying…
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New sales tax on services in Washington takes effect Wednesday
A slate of other tax and fee hikes also kicks in Oct. 1, including on major financial institutions…
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Lands commissioner wants $100M boost for wildfire funding
Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight wildfires.
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AI reviews rolling out for Medicare in WA for some procedures
The federal government will test a new model for the often maligned prior authorization process in Washington and…
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‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further
Projected tax revenue is down more than $500 million since the Legislature passed its latest two-year budget. One…
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WA lawmakers faced with $570M decision on surging lawsuit payouts
A Washington agency that manages the state’s lawsuit payouts is seeking a one-time infusion of nearly $570 million…
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Washington denies DOJ request for voter rolls
Washington’s secretary of state on Tuesday denied the Trump administration’s request for personal information contained in the state’s…
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WA ordered to pay $42M for negligence in child sex abuse case
The state can appeal the Spokane County verdict that adds to the state’s surging ledger of lawsuit payouts.
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New report: WA could lose billions from Trump’s tariffs
The president’s tariffs are being litigated in court, but could put tens of thousands of jobs at risk…
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Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid
Wildfire veterans believe top officials on the fire sent their crews into an ambush.