by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 23, 2026 Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism. To address this, Washington is establishing a program to improve communication between neurodivergent people and police […]
A bill sponsored by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, to preserve Washington’s rare and historic apple varieties was signed into law Friday afternoon by Gov. Bob Ferguson during a ceremony in Yakima. House Bill 2525 establishes a statewide heritage orchard […]
Olympia– Spontaneous combustion is a dangerous and often underestimated fire hazard that occurs when materials self-ignite without an external flame or spark. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), spontaneous ignition happens due to a […]
by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardMarch 22, 2026 With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at least 45% below 1990 levels, lawmakers took this year to […]
by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 20, 2026 State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations of sexual abuse against the transformational […]
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