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Wenatchee's Drag Queen Story Hour met with enthusiasm, protests
Though protesters forced a change of venue, families say the YWCA event — which involves drag queens reading books to children — was a success.
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Latina candidates in Central WA seek to increase representation
Dulce Gutierrez and Nikki Torres may differ in political viewpoints, but both candidates seek to increase civic awareness in their communities.
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Census outreach in high gear for Native groups across WA
The pandemic has been just another hurdle for tribal leaders and organizations working hard to improve historically low counts in Native American communities.
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Central WA is eyeing nuclear power again — but on a smaller scale
The Oregon-based company NuScale designed 'cookie cutter' reactors that can be mass produced. Scrutiny has followed.
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WA students can now take excused mental health days
With reports of increased levels of stress and anxiety among Washington youth, schools are treating mental health absences similarly to sick days.