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NW states, tribes reach ‘historic’ deal with feds over Columbia River Basin fish and dams A decades-long battle over dams in the Columbia River Basin had a breakthrough Thursday, as… READ MORE

Housing, fighting fentanyl priorities in Inslee’s proposed budget Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a budget Wednesday that could raise pay for paraeducators by $3 an hour, put more state troopers on… READ MORE

State lacks Spanish-speaking nurses; for Everett student, it’s personal About 13% of people in the United States identify as Hispanic, and nearly 70% speak Spanish at home. But only 8%… READ MORE

Gov. Inslee proposes another $941 million for clean energy, climate action in WA Gov. Jay Inslee proposed on Monday another $941 million for action on climate change, including environmental justice,… READ MORE

New minimum wage, gun waiting period begin Jan. 1. Here’s what else takes effect in new year. Washington residents will experience several changes at the start of the new year… READ MORE