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Migrant brush pickers face risks, few protections in WA woods
A 2022 work van crash and subsequent $1.8M in court-ordered back wages and damages cast a spotlight on the decorative forest products industry.
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Bird flu is spreading at PNW farms — among animals and workers
Washington and Oregon are two of six states where humans have tested positive for avian flu, but researchers suspect there are more unreported cases.
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Washington State University unveils newest apple variety name
WA-64, a new apple under development through Washington State University’s apple breeding program, will be called Sunflare, the university
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Alaska tribe, WA agency sign child and family services agreement
The Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) and Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families
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Thurston County must repay up to $668K in fraudulent rental aid
The Western WA county is the first in the nation to face a U.S. Treasury demand to return COVID-19 rent program funds due to fraud.