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Shutdown threat hangs over Washington’s national parks

By Laurel Demkovich - September 29, 2023

Women workers could bear economic brunt as federal child care funding ends

By Casey Quinlan - September 29, 2023

Conservative Latino leaders wary of how disputed legislative district lines will be redrawn

By Jerry Cornfield - September 28, 2023

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U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

BY Ariana Figueroa - September 29, 2023

Government shutdown won’t affect health care or most benefits for veterans, VA says

BY Ashley Murray - September 28, 2023

There are new proposals to bring back grizzly bears in the North Cascades

BY Bill Lucia - September 28, 2023

Inslee’s COVID-19 eviction ban was legal, state Supreme Court rules

BY Laurel Demkovich - September 28, 2023

GOP presidential hopefuls tear into each other and absent Trump at second debate

BY Jacob Fischler and Robin Opsahl - September 27, 2023

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BY Jerry Cornfield - September 27, 2023

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United no more. But there’s hope.

BY James C. Nelson - September 25, 2023

Progressive reforms or harsher punishments alone won’t fix student misconduct

BY F. Chris Curran - September 22, 2023

Corporate consolidation is hurting Americans. Now is the time to rein it in.

BY Justin Stofferahn - September 5, 2023

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Quick Reads

At Washington’s public colleges and universities, a lasting slump in enrollment

BY Grace Deng - September 27, 2023

Washington senators join Democrats calling for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign

BY Bill Lucia - September 27, 2023

Federal shutdown should not immediately threaten food aid for WA mothers and kids

BY Bill Lucia - September 26, 2023

Washington Lands commissioner race gets even more crowded as Dave Upthegrove jumps in

BY Jerry Cornfield - September 25, 2023

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The farm bill is on the verge of expiring. Congress is months away from a new version.

By Allison Winter - September 27, 2023

Oregon governor directs state police to crack down on fentanyl, shares few details

By Julia Shumway - September 27, 2023

Active-duty military would work without pay in shutdown, White House warns

By Ashley Murray - September 26, 2023

Biden makes historic visit to metro Detroit picket line to rally with striking auto workers

By Lily Guiney - September 26, 2023

Washington lawmakers mull biometric ID options for alcohol purchases

By Laurel Demkovich - September 26, 2023

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