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Latino voters file lawsuit over Washington redistricting plan
A coalition of Yakima Valley voters says the redrawn 15th Legislative District dilutes Latino voter strength by excluding key Latino communities.
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Washington hospitals are struggling to keep ahead of nursing shortages
Nurses say the changes that would make them stay on staff — retention bonuses, compensation to work extra shifts, guaranteed rest breaks — have yet to be meaningfully implemented.
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Yakima Valley plastics industry is seeking to replace ... plastics
Consumers want, and governments demand, less of the non-biodegradable substance. These manufacturers are looking for alternatives.
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WA apple growers bank on new varieties to boost consumption
Honeycrisp showed that consumers can get excited about different varieties. Growers hope Cosmic Crisp and others can replicate that success.
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Proposed WA redistricting maps may violate Voting Rights Act
None of the maps proposed by members of the state Redistricting Commission would create a Yakima Valley district where most eligible voters are Latino, a new analysis finds.