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After measles outbreak, WA toughened its vaccine law. Could Congress do the same?
A few new bills in Congress focus on combating misinformation about vaccines, but would not limit exemptions as several states have.
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Volkswagen settlement funds to pay for WA’s newest electric buses
State officials see the money from VW's federal settlement as offering "a critical opportunity" to put 50 more zero-emission vehicles, including school buses, on the streets.
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How Seattle's vacant building problem is helping ex-prisoners and the homeless
The city is instituting new rules, increasing fines and encouraging creative uses to prevent developers from leaving buildings empty.
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Nonprofit to build 800 apartments for Seattle homeless; $48.8M raised so far
Plymouth Housing is looking to raise $75M in private donations to put toward the construction of eight new buildings.
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After a 13-year delay, Seattle votes to build hundreds of affordable homes at Fort Lawton
Neighbors have long opposed the city's plan for the former Army post. The Seattle City Council on Tuesday brought that battle to a close.