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Tribal leaders say WA state is ignoring treaty rights
An illegal fishing case involving Tulalip Tribal members is symbolic of bigger concerns with state interference in tribal sovereignty, Indigenous citizens say.
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New WA police accountability law can now include past misconduct
The state Criminal Justice Training Commission made the decision Wednesday, resolving a dispute about how far back the new law could reach.
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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.
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Seattle voters could pay an added tax to speed up light rail buildout
A new law allows Sound Transit to run city-specific ballot measures that would fund faster project delivery, expanded service or better infrastructure.
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WA redistricting panel withheld text messages, possibly breaking the law
The messages show the degree of the Legislature's involvement in redrawing political districts — a process handled by a bipartisan commission.