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Seattle suburb expands public property camping ban amid homeless crisis
Burien City Council tightens camping ban, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
Dissolving library districts bill passes Washington Legislature
New legislation in Washington State raises signature requirement to dissolve public libraries, giving more voters a say in the process.
Port of Seattle to spend $5M on sound insulation in communities near airport
Port of Seattle Commission approves $6.5 million for soundproofing in airport communities, focusing on noise reduction repair and replacement.
Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber announces run for Congress
Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber announces candidacy for 5th Congressional seat, focusing on rural community engagement and border security.
Spokane Valley legislator’s bill: ‘bee’ helpful to pollinators
Discover how Senate Bill 5934 champions pollinators with blooming shrubs and bushes for a sweeter tomorrow!
Washington Senate committee advances natural gas bill
Washington State Senate committee moves forward with House Bill 1589, raising concerns about true costs for ratepayers and taxpayers.
Disaster designation sought for Washington’s sweet cherry growers
West Coast cherry growers face economic losses due to unharvested crops and oversupply.
Bill would honor firefighters lost in the line of duty with $5M Olympia memorial
The names of fallen firefighters – some with fire districts, others with wildland firefighting efforts and Department of Natural Resources – would be displayed on a new memorial at the Capitol Campus, if House Bill 2091, moving forward in Olympia, becomes law.
Legislation to train police dogs to detect fentanyl moves ahead in Olympia
Washington state Representative Gina Mosbrucker's bill aims to equip law enforcement with additional training for police dogs to detect fentanyl.
Washington legislation would ban student cell phones in most cases
Washington state considers banning cell phones in schools to improve academic outcomes.