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Across the entire state, WA voters rank homelessness as the No. 1 issue lawmakers must address
In new Crosscut/Elway Poll, 31% of respondents named homelessness as the state's top issue, a 10-point increase from 2019.
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New year, new policy: Seattle Public Library no longer charging late fees
Patrons will still have to pay for lost or damaged items, but the city works with a collections company that won't forward debts to credit reporting agencies.
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Who is Tim Eyman and why do so many people hate him?
Accused of dishonest dealings and mired in debt, the frequent sponsor of anti-tax ballot measures says he wants to take on a new role in Washington state politics.
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Why this conservative, rural county is joining the legal battle against Washington's I-976
Garfield County voters helped pass the initiative for $30 car tabs. But its elected officials are worried they'll lose their entire transit system as a result.
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Washington state might have just elected its first two Muslim women to office
Varisha Khan is holding on to a narrow lead in her race for a seat on the Redmond City Council. Zahra Roach has clinched a seat on the Pasco City Council.