Washington governor rescinds wildlife commission appointments
The latest appointments to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission were sent back to the governor's office on Wednesday, ...
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A fart tax? State lawmaker suggests sports fans pay up for methane emissions
A Republican lawmaker made an unusual suggestion during a public hearing Thursday on a bill that could lead to a fart tax on ...
Months after Vancouver ballot drop box is set ablaze, Washington state’s election security funds are set to expire
Around 5 or 6 p.m. on Oct. 27, a week before the general election last year, he put his and his girlfriend’s ballots directly ...
Pair of bills could dramatically alter direct-to-consumer EV sales in Washington state
The state now prohibits all direct sales except for Tesla. Proposed legislation would allow Rivian and Lucid direct sales, with some requirements.
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Kootenai County Jail sees sharp increase in holds for border patrol
The Kootenai County Jail booked far more inmates on border patrol holds in the weeks after President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term than ...
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Spokane nonprofit worries state budget could prioritize police while ending an important fund combatting the War on Drugs
Those who receive federal grants or loans were sent scrambling last week after the Trump administration issued a memo ...
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Students urge legislators to increase funding for public schools
Students, parents, educators and activists with the advocacy group Billion Dollar Bake Sale gathered outside the Legislative Building in Olympia Jan. 30 to demand more money for public schools.
Washington Governor Orders Team to Study Data Centers’ Impact on Energy Use, Job Creation and Tax Revenue
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