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WA lawmakers’ ‘year of housing’ could ease the affordability crisis
The Legislature passed 10 laws and put $1 billion toward one of Washington’s most pressing problems: a statewide lack of accessible shelter.
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Crosscut Ideas Festival: Michael Barbaro on truth, lies and news
The host of the New York Times' podcast The Daily explains why covering falsehoods is an existential problem for journalism.
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Washington to invest $21M in abortion, reproductive health care
'Historic' state budget funding will go toward medical personnel, new provider training, clinic security and other resources.
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Inslee rolls back COVID vaccine mandate for WA state employees
The move was one of the governor’s most controversial pandemic orders as nearly 2,000 Washington employees opted out of getting the jab.
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Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village
The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy.