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How did Washington spend $6.5B in federal pandemic aid?
Some local governments spent their COVID relief cash on infrastructure and low-income housing while others opted for controversial police surveillance.
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Six WA cities pass anti-homeless laws after Grants Pass decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this June opened the door to criminalizing homelessness, and cities have threatened fines and jail time in response.
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Remembering President Jimmy Carter’s connection to this Washington
The 39th president, who died Sunday, visited Washington both before and after he lived in the White House.
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The Newsfeed: Snohomish County YWCA shelter sees uptick in need
Pathways for Women has provided temporary housing and other aid for women and children for 20 years, but rising costs are straining its resources.
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WA cities expanded renter protections as state efforts stalled
After a statewide tenants’ bill failed in the Legislature, cities from Olympia to Spokane extended notice periods and implemented relocation assistance.