Environment
PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges.
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Politics
WA bill would add explicit ‘deepfakes’ to child pornography laws
HB 1999 would close a legal recourse loophole by outlawing the use of a minor’s face to digitally fabricate sexual content.
Politics
Will WA ever end supermajority law for school construction bonds?
Bonds raise taxes for building and maintenance. While the proposal faces hurdles, there is a precedent — school levies needed 60% approval until 2007.
Investigations
A WA bill would extend unemployment pay to workers on strike
Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages.
Politics
Seattle social housing advocates want an ‘excess compensation’ tax
Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries.