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How property tax caps push some WA counties to the financial edge
As federal relief money dries up, cities and counties can’t keep up with inflation. Officials suggest removing limits on one crucial revenue source.
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Seattle mourns CID activist, TV producer Matt Chan
Chan, a former KCTS board member and producer on the show “Hoarders,” was a champion for the Chinatown-International District and politicians of color.
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In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare
Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap.
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WA courts are meant to fine convicted sex buyers. Most don’t
Courts could have collected over $2.5 million in fees in the past decade, which would have gone to programs to alleviate trafficking. Why didn’t they?
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Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes
With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays.