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County audit details grim conditions at Capitol Hill youth jail
Young detainees report concerns with drinking-water quality, long periods without visitors, lack of substance-abuse treatment and staffing shortages.
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For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity
After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market.
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Judge rules WA tax initiatives need fiscal impact info on ballots
A Thurston County judge ruled Friday that three initiatives on the November ballot must include fiscal impact statements of 10
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Inside Seattle’s political clash over equitable development money
After major backlash from BIPOC leaders, Councilmember Maritza Rivera revised her proposal, but people still worry about funding for housing, clinics and arts spaces.
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Young Washingtonians talk about why they may not vote in 2024
But fellow university students are working to get them excited about the democratic process and engaged with local elections.