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Yakima City Council candidates talk budget deficit, homelessness
With pandemic funding set to end in 2024, the general election could significantly affect how the city addresses its multimillion-dollar shortfall.
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National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools
Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal
The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers.
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Tahoma superintendent resigns after child sex-abuse investigation
Two board members have also stepped down after it was revealed the school district didn’t discipline an accused predator.
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Flu and COVID vaccines coming to Washington
Health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) ahead of the winter illness season.