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Tribal leaders say WA state is ignoring treaty rights
An illegal fishing case involving Tulalip Tribal members is symbolic of bigger concerns with state interference in tribal sovereignty, Indigenous citizens say.
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Seattle's 2022 election season is already heating up
With 5 open seats representing Seattle in the Legislature and a new county prosecutor coming in, lots of interesting competition is expected.
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Federal money to SpaceX may hurt public broadband efforts in WA
Critics say money went to untested and unproven technology. Meanwhile, public agencies say it now will be harder for them to access broadband funding.
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Rural WA wants in on state highway, health and housing dollars
Here's what leaders in rural cities and counties want from federal recovery funds and what they're asking state legislators to prioritize this session.
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A foster system paradox: Parents billed for care of their children
Studies show charging child support extends family separations and can spur years of debt for parents in poverty. WA is pushing to change the practice.