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Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows
An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts.
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Rifle ban, housing bills and more advance in the WA Legislature
At the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session, here are the winners and losers so far.
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How to revitalize Downtown Seattle, according to Crosscut readers
They envision the neighborhood with fewer cars and more walkability, affordable housing, green infrastructure, restaurants and businesses.
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Three years in, five Washingtonians a day are still dying of COVID
While restrictions are being lifted and hospitals are no longer besieged, the pandemic's impact persists.
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First-of-its-kind program helps unhoused kids in Washington state
A 2016 bill allows schools to assist students in securing stable housing — even if they aren’t considered 'homeless' by the federal definition.