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Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared.

With five killings since 2020, drivers and advocates are asking the mayor to form a task force to address the violence.

Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed.

Learn why $1.5M in pandemic supplies were thrown away. Also, Spokane’s Black community newspaper returns and more Bartell Drugs locations close.

The environmental crisis has brought on anxiety, grief and a reluctance to have kids, says UW Bothell professor Jennifer Atkinson. 

The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years.

The proposal failed over a debate about the curriculum, its development and inclusivity.

Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps.

A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours.