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New WA state budget won’t solve problem of foster kids in crisis
The state Legislature approved nearly $16 million in new funding last week, but the effort may come up short in fixing an overwhelmed system.
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How Loren Culp’s campaign for WA governor is costing Ferry County
The county sheriff is asking for $138,000 to cover the costs of filling in for Republic Police Chief Loren Culp while Culp campaigns.
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Black Seattleites react to police chief’s resignation with rage, hope
The sudden exit of Seattle’s first Black female chief exposes complex generational and racial divides.
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Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best to resign in September
Best was the first Black woman to lead the department. Her retirement comes in the midst of a turbulent summer for police in the city.
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Behind a yearlong investigation into WA prison health care
This Crosscut series asks readers to assess if Washington’s prison system reflects their values.