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WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies
The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country.
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WA lawmakers try to thread needle on drug possession, to mixed reviews
After the landmark Blake decision decriminalized drug possession, the state Legislature imposed new penalties with an expiration date of two years.
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Shaking hands may be the next partisan divide in Washington state
The latest Crosscut/Elway Poll shows a sharp split on party lines toward the state’s pandemic response, including how people feel about greeting one another.
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Joe Nguyen challenging Dow Constantine for King County executive
Nguyen, a state senator from West Seattle, says Washington's most populous county needs a change in leadership.
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Poll: Washingtonians aren’t quite ready for a post-pandemic normal
A new Crosscut/Elway Poll shows more people are getting vaccinated, still wearing masks and just starting to socialize.