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US scientists sequence 1,000 genomes from measles, a disease long eliminated with vaccines
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted online its first large tranche of advanced genetic data from measles viruses spreading last year. Scientists with knowledge of the operation expect the agency to post heaps more in weeks to come, revealing whether the U.S. has lost its hard-won measles elimination status. The CDC […]
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Climate hopes dim in New York even as Western states join on cap-and-trade
Even as California and Washington state prepare to merge their cap-and-trade climate programs, New York’s retreat from creating a similar program has sparked renewed debates about energy costs. After years of painstaking work, California and Washington are poised to merge their programs aimed at reducing emissions and bringing in revenue to help fight climate change. […]
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Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs
Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path to remove sheriffs from office. The sheriffs — John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn Blakeslee of Pend Oreille County, Brad Manke of Stevens County and Ray Maycumber of Ferry County — believe the law is undemocratic and should […]
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Want equal pay and protection from harassment? Put more women in leadership
Washingtonians have a lot to be proud of with regard to progressive policies that support equality, fairness and democratic principles. But news that Washington state ranks second worst, behind only Utah, with regard to equal pay for women, shows we have a long way to go. Our entire economy depends on a service industry workforce […]
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Trump budget seeks 43% boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs by 43% and decrease funding for non-defense accounts by 10%. The proposal kicks off what will be a monthslong process on Capitol Hill as lawmakers write the dozen annual government funding bills ahead of the […]
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How Alaska’s governor found himself on an Emirati falcon hunt
When dignitaries visit Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s home state in the summer, their hosts often take them fishing for salmon. But what does Dunleavy do as a visiting dignitary himself, traveling on official business to far-flung locales such as the United Arab Emirates? Alaskans now have a glimpse of the red-carpet treatment afforded to their […]
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Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax
Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to pursue a referendum in hopes of giving voters a shot at repealing the controversial new law this November. Brian Heywood, founder of the conservative political committee Let’s Go Washington, filed an emergency petition that asks justices to direct […]
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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood
Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last week with claims that the company is violating state gambling laws. Now, one of Kalshi’s partners is biting back. Robinhood this week sued the state to preemptively protect its ability to continue offering shares in the outcome of everything from sporting events to politics and entertainment […]
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Democratic states sue Trump over mail-in ballot order, joining rush to courts
President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail ballots faced a fresh challenge on Friday, as a coalition of Democratic states filed a lawsuit seeking to block an order that experts say is an extraordinary attempt by the president to assert authority over elections. More than 20 states — led by California, Massachusetts, Nevada and Washington […]
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WA Fish and Wildlife commissioner accuses agency director of retaliation
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the leaders of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife of attempting to silence a member of the citizen panel that oversees the agency in retaliation for her ongoing criticism of their administration. Director Kelly Susewind and Deputy Director Amy Windrope targeted Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Lorna Smith, […]
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Washington State Ferries terminates contract for streamlining reservations
This article was first published by Salish Current. Earlier this month, a Washington State Ferries project manager unexpectedly terminated a standing $8 million contract to upgrade and modernize ferry ticketing and reservations, potentially placing $3 million of public spending at risk. Nasi Peretz, CEO of Anchor Operating Systems — the former vendor on the project — […]
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As Washington lawmakers punt on school cellphone ban, some want more action
During a recent lunch period at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School in Seattle, Principal Zachary Stowell said his walkie talkie was quiet. No fights. No incidents. It wasn’t like this when he started. “I couldn’t do my job. We were perpetually drowning in conflict,” Stowell said. “We needed a reset.” In 2024, Stowell’s school adopted […]
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Pam Bondi out as Trump’s attorney general
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Department of Justice and will be replaced for now by President Donald Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, the president announced Thursday. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a […]
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A Biden student loan plan has ended. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
WASHINGTON — A federal court order last month to effectively axe a Biden-era student loan repayment plan capped years of chaos for more than 7 million student borrowers enrolled in the program. The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan marked a cornerstone of the Joe Biden administration’s loan forgiveness efforts but became mired […]
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Immigrants in WA to be notified of federal workplace inspections under new law
A new state law will help immigrant workers know when the records proving they can legally work in the U.S. are about to come under federal review. The Immigrant Worker Protection Act requires employers to give their employees a heads-up when a federal agency announces an upcoming inspection of the business’ I-9 forms on file. […]
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Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday signed into law new standards for sheriffs that make it easier to remove them from office. But Ferguson didn’t love all of Senate Bill 5974, suggesting it could be tweaked in 2027. Sheriffs, who are mostly elected in Washington, ardently opposed the law as undemocratic. The law’s supporters, who […]
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With more state financial stress on horizon, Ferguson signs WA budget
Two days ago, a beaming Gov. Bob Ferguson celebrated with dozens of allies the enactment of Washington’s new tax on the income of wealthy residents. On Wednesday, a more somber Ferguson signed a budget that depends on rainy day reserves, one-time maneuvers and deep cuts in child care funding to balance. The roughly $79.4 billion […]
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Democrats, voting groups prep lawsuits against Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ mail ballot order
Democrats and other opponents of President Donald Trump’s executive order clamping down on mail ballots prepared Wednesday to challenge the directive, signaling the start of another fight between states and the White House over elections. The order, which would create a national list of voting-age American citizens and directs the U.S. Postal Service to place […]
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Democrats sue to block Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ mail ballot order
Democrats sued over President Donald Trump’s executive order clamping down on mail ballots on Wednesday, signaling the start of another fight with the White House over elections. The order, which would create a national list of voting-age American citizens and directs the U.S. Postal Service to place limits on mail-in ballots, constitutes an extraordinary and illegal attempt […]
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Chair of WA House’s powerful budget-writing committee won’t seek reelection
Spokane state Rep. Timm Ormsby, the lead budget writer for Washington House Democrats who has served in the Legislature more than two decades, won’t seek reelection this year. Ormsby shared the news Wednesday, shortly after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the supplemental budget that Ormsby helped write. Ormsby has represented the 3rd Legislative District since 2003. […]
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