Environment
Why Washington gas prices are the nation’s highest
Oil companies that buy emissions from the new carbon cap program are passing the cost to consumers at the pump. But are the increases a bug or a feature?
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News
Two Yakima orchards settle years-long lawsuit with Washington AG
After an investigation found that hundreds of workers at G&G Orchards and RC Orchards LLC were not paid properly, they will receive $500,000 in back wages.
Equity
Snoqualmie Tribe starts land protection sales tax at Salish Lodge
The 2% tax will preserve ancestral sites such as Snoqualmie Falls, and could be a model for other Indigenous nations.
Politics
Former U.S. attorney Nick Brown announces bid for Washington AG
Brown joins fellow Democrat state Sen. Manka Dhingra of Redmond in seeking the open seat as Bob Ferguson eyes the governor's office.
Investigations
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.