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King County lost FEMA homelessness funding because the region is too wealthy
Despite its homelessness "state of emergency," King County no longer qualifies for a federal grant used by local shelters and food banks.
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Kicking Matt Shea out of Washington's Legislature: Can it be done?
State Rep. Matt Shea has come under fire for his ties to far-right groups. But history shows how rare — and politically difficult — it can be to expel an elected lawmaker.
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Seattle City Light faces possible class-action lawsuit over billing practices
If a judge approves the case, a law firm would represent possibly thousands of customers over alleged unfair practices when estimating bills.
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WA farmers and laborers are struggling under the H-2A guest worker program — and it may get worse
Farms in the state are part of the fourth largest guest worker program in the nation, but growers say they can't keep up with the costs and advocates say local workers are being left behind.
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In suing Trump, again, WA attorney general surfaces abuse allegations from detained children
The suit, led by California, seeks to prevent the administration from rolling back protections for children provided in the Flores settlement.