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Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence; NY lawmakers supported House bill harmful to nonprofits; Report: Chesapeake Bay cleanup deadline looms as officials propose next phase; Michiganders rally at state capital to end prison crisis.

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Trump promises a smooth transition this time. South Dakota Sen. John Thune will lead that chamber's new majority, and one failed bill could be an omen of what a GOP trifecta in Washington will bring.

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An urban vote slump, not the rural electorate, tipped the presidential election. Minnesota voters approved more lottery money to support conservation and clean water. And a survey shows strong broadband lets rural businesses boom.

Washington

A new program in Washington state will give people access to long-term care benefit of $36,500 starting in July 2026. (Khunatorn/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

New book explores living, caregiving questions in 'The Second Fifty'

Aging brings with it new questions on how we can live our best lives and a new book could help people answer some of those questions. One of the …

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Finding shelter for young people who are set to be released from detention can be difficult and take much time. (sakhorn38/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

WA youth with nowhere to go can spend longer behind bars

Incarcerated young people in Washington state can spend a longer time in detention if they do not have a place to go upon release. Some of the …

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Dual Special Needs Plans offer more health coverage than Medicare or Medicaid alone. (Kiattisak/Adobe Stock)

Monday, November 11, 2024

Dual care plans could provide some Washingtonians more health coverage

Millions of Americans could qualify for more health coverage. People who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid can enroll in a Dual Special …

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The electoral college meets on December 17th. (Lori/Adobe Stock)
Experts stress patience in WA, U.S. as votes tallied

Election experts are urging calm and patience - as Washingtonians, and all Americans - head to the polls on Election Day. Rules that forbid …

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People from the right and left spreading rumors online often have a frame for interpreting incidents that occur or will occur during the election. (Ramcreative/Adobe Stock)
UW researchers watching as election rumors ramp up

Researchers at the University of Washington are watching closely as rumors and false claims swirl ahead of Election Day. The University of …

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Young Washingtonians with juvenile convictions and misdemeanors have a chance to vote in the Nov. 5 election. (Darylann Elmi/Adobe Stock)
WA youth in juvenile justice system could still vote

Some young people who are in Washington state's juvenile justice system could have the opportunity to vote in this year's election. Young people …

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Voting infrastructure has been an important topic in the lead up to the 2024 election. (wolterke/Adobe Stock)
Voting vulnerabilities spotlighted in UW course on 'How to Steal an Election'

A timely course at the University of Washington explores the vulnerabilities of U.S. elections. The course is called "How to Steal an Election" - …

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Opponents of Initiative 2117 say repealing the Climate Commitment Act would cut about $30 million in wildfire prevention funding. (cascoly2/Adobe Stock)
Opponents: WA would be more vulnerable to wildfires if Initiative 2117 passes

Washingtonians are voting on a measure that will decide the future of the state's climate law. Opponents of the initiative say it could hurt the …

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Boxes are set up across Washington for people to drop off their ballots. (David Gales/Adobe Stock)
With WA ballots in mail, voters still have time for informed decisions

The 2024 election is hitting its home stretch, and many Washingtonians have already received their ballots in the mail. Even with Election Day …

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The first $500 million collected from Washington state's capital gains tax goes toward child care and education. (BGStock72/Adobe Stock)
WA voters to decide on future of funding source for child care, education

Washington voters are deciding on the fate of the state's capital gains tax this election. The tax supports child care and schools. If passed…

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Atlantic salmon is the dominant type of fish farmed globally. (Parilov/Adobe Stock)
Although banned in WA waters, fish farming could still pose threat

October is National Seafood Month and the fish on your plate might not be coming from where you think. The U.S. imports 90% of the seafood it …

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Under WA Cares, workers pay 58 cents for every $100 they make to fund long term care benefits for themselves. (wladimir1804/Adobe Stock)
WA voters to decide future of long-term care program

Ballots are showing up in people's mailboxes and one of the measures Washingtonians will decide on is the fate of a long-term care program in the stat…

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