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A 2020 law mandated the support of two new ‘Safe Harbor’ centers where kids could get treatment — but the state hasn’t made this happen.

Two board members have also stepped down after it was revealed the school district didn’t discipline an accused predator.

The district admitted it was negligent in employing paraeducator Bryan Neyers for nearly five years after being told of his behavior.

While the state has expanded its full protection-order policies, advocates say funding for housing, shelters and legal services is still needed.

Laws in Oregon and Washington can be counterproductive to public safety by keeping registrants on the streets, where they are more likely to reoffend.

A seldom-used state law allows vigilante criminal prosecutions — and the state Supreme Court just opted to leave it on the books.

The Pentagon promises opportunities for education as part of enlistment. But availability of college classes is spotty as the perk gets slashed.

Most attention goes to the committed anti-vaccine crowd but a quarter of those unvaccinated come from a more politically, racially diverse group.

Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready.

As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice.