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A Pasco man is being sued by his former company for breaking a noncompete contract, in a case that tests WA’s ability to enforce its own labor laws.

The Democratic auto shop owner flipped a red-leaning Congressional district in 2022. She will need to keep it if the party wants to retake the majority.

An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies.

In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.

State lawmakers earmarked some of Washington’s last pandemic funds to support Emerald Downs, bolstering the racing industry and drawing criticism.

As food-stamp recipients see grocery budgets tighten, state proposals would shift money to already strained and short-staffed local services.

Of the 24,000 residents with felony records now able to vote, just 414 did so last fall. Advocates hope to increase registration and voter education.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith faced off against Republican challenger Doug Basler to discuss climate, crime and government spending. Watch the recording here.

Is runaway spending driving inflation? Or did a strong state response rescue the economy from COVID collapse?

Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers.