A longer version of this article appeared in the Washington State Standard. Catholic priests in Washington cannot be required to report child abuse or neglect they learn of in confession, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Court Chief Judge David G. Estudillo granted a preliminary injunction, sought by
Supporters say the program greatly expands who’s paying for political campaigns. Opponents say participation is too low to justify the $4.5M annual tax.
On Thursday, Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media. Losing federal funding is a devastating blow to the trusted journalism, educational programs and enriching storytelling you rely on from Cascade PBS. Today, I want to start by saying thank you – for your help advocating for us, for believing in
Rosario Resort, on the grounds of a former Indigenous longhouse in Eastsound, halted construction upon receiving a stop work order from San Juan County.
The rescissions bill will cancel $1.1 billion in previously approved spending for national and local public broadcasters, as well as $8 billion in foreign aid, including global health initiatives.
