news
New state rules could expand public broadband in rural WA
A proposal from Washington's Public Works Board would limit the power of private companies' objections to stall public broadband projects.
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Housing vouchers sit unused at some rural Washington agencies
COVID stimulus gave public housing authorities new resources. While King County leads the nation in distribution, that's not the case across the state.
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Yakima, Spokane counties forfeit nearly $2M in federal rental aid
The U.S. Treasury pulled funds from jurisdictions that didn't meet the deadline to distribute at least 20% of their most recent allocation.
politics
Recap: 5 key takeaways from the 9th Congressional District debate
Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith faced off against Republican challenger Doug Basler to discuss climate, crime and government spending. Watch the recording here.
politics
Washington candidates spin contrasting economic narratives
Is runaway spending driving inflation? Or did a strong state response rescue the economy from COVID collapse?