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Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints
Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations.
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WA homeless youth program closes after contractor ‘misspent’ $330K
Officials ordered a lobbying firm to pay back money meant for a state-funded Lifeline pilot hotline that connects at-risk young people to services.
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Filipino fishermen left in WA marina allege abandonment, lost pay
Fishing companies say long waits between seasons can be common, but labor experts say offshore foreign workers are “uniquely unprotected” under U.S. policies.
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Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign
An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies.
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WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies
Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters.