A residential habilitation center in Buckley for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is one step closer to closure, despite tearful pleas by Republicans not to shutter it. John Sattgast reports from the state Capitol: […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 22, 2025 Transportation budget writers in the Washington Legislature are settling on a revenue package that would hike the state’s gasoline tax 6 cents a gallon beginning July 1. […]
by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 22, 2025 Washingtonians’ medical debt will not be included in their credit reports, under a bill signed into law on Tuesday. Having medical debt can create a spiraling […]
by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardApril 22, 2025 This article was first published by the Salish Current. For the next 10 weeks, people can travel to and from the scenic San Juan Islands for free as […]
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters will take effect later this year after being signed by the governor this week, including one that will allow alcohol producers and breweries to sublet their kitchen space. On Tuesday, House Bill […]
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