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Following the WA Legislature isn't easy for non-English speakers
Interpreter services are available but difficult to access. Lawmakers and advocates want to change that.
Mai Hoang
Mai Hoang is the Central/Eastern Washington reporter for Cascade PBS, where she seeks to provide a broader perspective on what is happening east of the Cascades.
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Seguir la Legislatura de Washington no es fácil para personas que no hablan inglés
Servicios de interpretación están disponibles pero son de difícil acceso. Legisladores y defensores quieren cambiar esto.
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Some farmers question WA state's plan to pay workers overtime
Implementing the 40-hour work week could cause a financial challenge for tree-fruit growers, where mechanization is minimal.
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Rising rents are drowning Washington's smaller cities
Seattle may have the highest rents statewide, but communities such as Walla Walla and Spokane have seen the most drastic losses in affordability.
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A new owner looks to restore Yakima's last major hospital
Tacoma-based MultiCare hopes to fund Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital services that are currently unavailable, including open-heart surgery.