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Legal challenges, lobbying from neighborhood groups, lengthy delays: Here’s what you need to know about the 20-year growth strategy.

Transparency or privacy? L&I says the law protects witnesses, while advocates contend it prevents scrutiny of serious incidents and investigations.

The Senate greenlit the legislation, which would provide as much as $800 per week for up to four weeks, but opponents warn of burdens on employers.

The new scattered-site model includes a system of smaller shelters, averaging 30 beds, connected to health services and drug treatment.

Washington relies mostly on local funding for criminal prosecution and defense, creating an unbalanced system that some call “justice by geography.”

The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development may close its local office following layoffs and grant freezes. Advocates anticipate a ripple effect.

After the crucial midpoint deadline, housing, safety and the environment are still pressing issues in Washington. But which will lawmakers prioritize?

Counties have joined forces to seek a new legal standard for paying for the constitutional right to public defense counsel.

A COVID-era proliferation of Airbnbs has been a double-edged sword for Glacier residents, who say it’s nearly impossible to find a long-term rental.

She cited the passage of Prop 1A as helping convince her to run, saying she thinks voters want leaders who “govern in the interest of people in the city.”