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Supreme Court affirmative action ruling likely won’t impact WA
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling against race-based admissions at college campuses likely will not have any immediate impact on
Donna Gordon Blankinship
Donna Gordon Blankinship is the news editor at Cascade PBS, leading a team of reporters taking a deep look at local, state and regional issues. She previously worked for The Seattle Times and
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WA Cares Act paycheck tax for long-term care takes effect July 1
More than 3 million Washington residents will begin earning benefits through Washington’s new long-term care insurance program on July
News
6 immigrants on hunger strike at ICE detention center in Tacoma
Six immigrants from India are on a hunger strike at the ICE Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, according to advocacy
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U.S. Supreme Court votes to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act, which requires child welfare departments to prioritize
Environment
Washington’s second carbon auction sold pollution for over $500M
Washington’s second carbon auction at the end of May sold pollution for more than $500 million. The first auction