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Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims
A 2020 law mandated the support of two new ‘Safe Harbor’ centers where kids could get treatment — but the state hasn’t made this happen.
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Republicans push for bipartisan commission to redraw WA Latino district
Instead of passing the task to a federal court, they are advocating for the Washington State Redistricting Commission to reconvene.
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Yakima City Council candidates talk budget deficit, homelessness
With pandemic funding set to end in 2024, the general election could significantly affect how the city addresses its multimillion-dollar shortfall.
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National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools
Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal
The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers.