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Court blocks ballot measure to close WA rural library district
The Dayton Memorial Library in Columbia County will survive, after a court on Wednesday blocked a general-election ballot measure that
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Venice Buhain is Cascade PBS' associate news editor. She previously covered education at Crosscut, and also worked for KING 5, The Seattle Globalist and TVW News. You can follow her on Twitter
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Environment
Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices
The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program’s cost to consumer pocketbooks.
News
King County Council considers increasing minimum wage to $19/hour
The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would make the rate for unincorporated parts of King County among the nation's highest.
Environment
Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe.
As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health.
Education
Cashmere commits to more training after school harassment probe
The Cashmere School District has committed to bystander intervention training for faculty and students, as well as to other anti-harassment