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A Pasco man is being sued by his former company for breaking a noncompete contract, in a case that tests WA’s ability to enforce its own labor laws.

Isolated from the rest of Washington, the economy of tiny Point Roberts depends on B.C. traffic. What does a persistent slump mean for its future?

The Journal co-hosts Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson tackle the gap between bright data points and bad vibes with political correspondent Molly Ball.

Plus, the local arts organizations facing financial straits, and dipping a talon into falcon culture.

In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.

The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings.

The state is adding lots of jobs, but tech layoffs and fewer openings hint at an economic slowdown.

Washington is still impacted by the 1933 decision, which brought the West from the frontier period into a new, modern century.

Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate.

Some experts say workers will quickly find new jobs. Others are calling the layoffs the beginning of an economic downturn.

The program aims to drop statewide greenhouse-gas emissions 95% by 2050. Will it go according to plan?