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Seafarer’s death in Columbia River reveals murky maritime oversight
Advocates ask for additional investigation and accountability after AJ Meraña, a Filipino worker on a bulk cargo ship, drowned last September.
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WA lawmakers walk back agreement to end child support garnishment
Legislators voted last year to stop intercepting payments meant for low-income families. Now with a budget deficit, they plan collections through 2029.
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Washington’s immigrant rights orgs mobilize amid deportation push
Organizers from Tacoma to Spokane have worked to backfill support gaps and monitor detainee treatment in response to increased immigration enforcement.
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New Washington energy chair’s industry ties raise ethics questions
Former energy consultant Kurt Beckett now heads the agency tasked with permitting his ex-clients’ wind and solar plants.
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WA safety agency seeks felony charges after teen worker loses legs
Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment.