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Spokane area rides an economic upswing

by Nicholas K. Geranios, Washington State StandardMarch 16, 2026 SPOKANE, Wash. —  Spokane is having a moment. The generally sleepy economy of the state’s second-largest city is getting a shakeup, thanks to surging employment and […]

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Wilson kit-home bill signed into law

OLYMPIA – Four years of effort by Sen. Jeff Wilson paid off Saturday as Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill to promote kit homes in Washington state. Also signed by the governor was a Wilson bill that […]

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Sen. Matt Boehnke bill protecting Washingtonians from AI deepfakes signed into law

OLYMPIA — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Matt Boehnke to strengthen protections against AI-generated impersonations and other digital misuse of a person’s identity was signed into law today, Monday, March 16, by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Substitute Senate Bill 5886 updates Washington’s […]

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Home Fire Escape and Smoke Alarms

Olympia– The ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and proactive planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, and you may only have a short […]

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Video: Elephant in the Dome: Budget Battles & Washington’s Fiscal Future: Income Tax, Deficits, Doom Loops

Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Senator Chris Gildon break down Washington’s newly released budget, long‑term deficits, and the impacts of the income tax. They warn of structural instability, spending growth, and economic risks they […]