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The Newsfeed: Inside Cle Elum’s yearslong development ordeal
After almost two decades of planning, complications with a housing developer have left the small Central Washington city on the brink of bankruptcy.
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What's next for Seattle’s social housing after big tax win?
In a 63% landslide, Seattleites voted to create a new “excess compensation” tax. Now it’s time for the city’s Social Housing Developer to get to work.
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Governor Ferguson recommends $4B in cuts to Washington budget
This scrub is Ferguson’s first step in addressing the impending deficit, which he pegged at $15 billion — a $3 billion increase — on Thursday.
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Experts, WA reps question rationale for BPA and Hanford layoffs
Officials are alarmed by the firing of 13% of the Bonneville Power Administration workforce since the PNW energy distributor receives no federal funds.
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New WA bill would support chronically absent high school students
Senate Bill 5007 aims to reduce dropout rates by improving attendance through innovative programs — but funding limitations could hinder progress.