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A proposed WA law requires clergy to report child abuse, neglect
Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.
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This Puget Sound school exemplifies inclusive education in WA
Woodinville's Ruby Bridges Elementary is one of several dozen Washington schools working to better integrate special education students with their peers.
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Jehovah's Witness church covered up child sex abuse, survivors say
Washington's mandatory-reporter law, which has exempted clergy members since 1975, enabled the crimes for decades.
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WA Democrats hid messages on Chinese American History Month bill
Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view.
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How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023
Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections.