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WA foster parents say the state still hasn’t fixed its investigative system
The state has been aware for years that fears of retaliation and frustration around investigations have driven away some otherwise willing foster parents.
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Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library
After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County.
Politics
9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget
The city’s “Revenue Stabilization Workgroup” was tasked with crafting progressive taxes. Here’s what they came up with.
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The beauty and pains of biking WA’s Palouse-to-Cascades Trail
Part of the national Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the path converts abandoned rail lines and links King County to the Idaho border.
Environment
Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change
Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do.