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The Newsfeed: WA’s new rent stabilization law draws mixed reaction
House Bill 1217, which established annual rent caps for the first time in state history, came after years of mobile homeowner organizing and advocacy.
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WA man accused of livestreaming sex acts faces trafficking charges
Prosecutors say a Lynnwood man targeted vulnerable women on dating platforms. After three years, one accuser is finally getting her day in court.
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WA contractor’s safety record under fire after multiple injuries
An employee was airlifted from a Rotschy Inc. job site last month, the second severe-injury incident in two years for the Vancouver-based company.
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WA spent $45M to boost electric vehicle use — with mixed results
The state offered rebates to lower-income residents to help buy or lease an EV. But Cascade PBS found the program struggled to reach those communities.
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WA’s workers’ compensation system ensnarls some hurt on the job
A “grand bargain” under L&I can force injured employees to navigate multiple appeals or turn to costly litigation to get the care they need.