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$1.1M in COVID relief steered to Auburn horse racing track
State lawmakers earmarked some of Washington’s last pandemic funds to support Emerald Downs, bolstering the racing industry and drawing criticism.
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What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers
Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal.
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WA homelessness group exposed sensitive data on kids, young adults
A Way Home Washington launched an internal investigation after health and safety information on hundreds of young clients was made public.
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Federal aid is supercharging local WA police surveillance tech
Pandemic relief funds are bankrolling new – and often unregulated – law enforcement tools such as license-plate readers, drones and AI video software.
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WA auditors flag $1.2B in federal aid over incomplete records
State agencies said most dollars are accounted for, but unclear guidance on pandemic relief made complying with reporting rules difficult.