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WA student takes on family food truck after mother arrested by ICE

When he learned about his mom, he reached out to his principal and counselors for guidance. They offered him support and resources as he tried to navigate his mom’s arrest – especially...

Governor Ferguson recommends $4B in cuts to Washington budget

That leaves a gap somewhere in the ballpark of $5 billion to $8 billion that would need to be closed with reductions, spending delays or new tax collections. An updated state revenue...

Tensions rise among residents in Washington, B.C. border cities

The animus started with a so-called quip in late November when incoming U.S. President Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada should become the 51st state – and has grown...

New WA rule states abortion care must be provided in emergencies

State-level policies shielding emergency access to abortion at the state level may soon be the deciding factor in whether a patient receives life-saving treatment or is denied.Technically, access to abortion in an...

Federal funding freeze could cost WA billions amid budget crisis

While Trump’s administration rescinded a memo about the executive order after federal agencies and state governments were confused by the document’s vague wording, the original executive order was left in place, meaning...

How Washington communities are responding to ICE deportation orders

What immigrants can doNorouzi said she and staff from OneAmerica have reminded elected officials and jurisdictions at all levels of state laws that could provide additional protection for immigrants. For example, the...

Washington sues to stop ban on funding for gender-affirming care

As a young child, Crone-Baron, who was assigned male at birth, felt different. Isolated. Disconnected from other kids. Being male felt untruthful. Crone-Baron believed death was better than going through male puberty.“This...

Washington lawmakers weigh new artificial intelligence regulations

Lawmakers are considering four bills on regulating artificial intelligence in Olympia this session.State Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, has introduced two bills that would require AI developers to provide ways for users to...

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