Olympia – Children are often curious about fire but may not fully understand the dangers of open flames. Matches and lighters can be especially hazardous in the hands of young children, as they may not realize how […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 Hundreds of Washington students, parents, teachers and other educators demonstrated at the state Capitol on Monday, calling for increased funding for the state’s public school system. “We […]
by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 Following multiple lawsuits involving the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, state lawmakers are pushing again for greater transparency at the for-profit immigrant detention center. House […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call […]
by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 In one of his first acts as governor, Bob Ferguson pulled back two Inslee administration appointments to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, adding a new layer […]
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