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WA's state budget forecast grew $762M despite recession worries
State lawmakers use the projections to parse funds for schools, prisons, parks and social services. But will the economic dip affect their blueprint?
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New state rules could expand public broadband in rural WA
A proposal from Washington's Public Works Board would limit the power of private companies' objections to stall public broadband projects.
Culture
The $1.6B sale of Paul Allen’s art collection looms over Seattle
An empty Cinerama and a missing sculpture: What will happen to the late Microsoft billionaire’s legacy of art philanthropy?
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PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims
New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms.
Environment
The SCOTUS power-plant ruling won't affect Washington — yet
Gov. Inslee said the decision took a 'wrecking ball' to the EPA’s authority to curb pollution.