Environment
Lawmakers urge fish-friendly fixes to seaside properties
A new bill aims to save salmon and orcas, but is drawing opposition from the building industry for its impact on homeowners.
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Lawmakers want tougher carbon-reduction goals, even as WA falls short of current targets
Citing the latest scientific research, Gov. Jay Inslee is urging legislators to adopt a more aggressive course for curbing emissions.
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Washington voters support limits on high-capacity gun magazines — but lawmakers still may not act
About two-thirds of those surveyed in a new poll favored restrictions on firearm magazines capable of holding dozens of rounds.
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'It's a crisis right now:' Bills would let Washington cities raise more money to combat homelessness
But some think cities and counties should have to clear encampments and ban safe injection sites as part of the deal.
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Inslee wants action to curb homelessness and vehicle pollution in 2020. Here's what voters think
A new poll shows lukewarm approval for the governor, but he is still well ahead in his 2020 reelection bid.