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PNW tribe brings lawsuit against Seattle on behalf of salmon
After clashes over Skagit River dams and fish passages, the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe is legally pushing for the fish's 'right to flourish.'
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Sending disabled students out of state gains WA lawmakers’ attention
Sen. Manka Dhingra has called for a joint session to address the practice, which splits up families and costs taxpayers millions.
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Stay or leave: WA families reflect on attending public schools
As students leave publicly funded K-12 classrooms, families tell Crosscut what's influencing their decision.
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Central WA shopping center defies 'malls-are-dying' narrative
The Valley Mall in Union Gap is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Here's its secret to success.
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A foster system paradox: Parents billed for care of their children
Studies show charging child support extends family separations and can spur years of debt for parents in poverty. WA is pushing to change the practice.