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Trump can keep National Guard in Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules; Experts warn of normalization of political violence; FL shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling; Utah weighs cost of repealing clean-energy tax credits.

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White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

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Giant data centers powering artificial intelligence want cheap rural land but some communities are pushing back, Hurricane Helene mobilized a North Carolina town in unexpected ways, and Cherokee potters make ceramics that honor multiple generations.

Washington

The late Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman was remembered at a

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Expert fears political violence becoming 'part of the game'

Washingtonians cannot help but feel the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend's assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker i…

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Research shows students of color are more likely to be suspended and also less likely to receive support with schoolwork while they are out of class. (jovannig/Adobe Stock)
Child rights advocates: New WA school discipline rules roll back protections

Washington's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has revised its public school discipline policies, and advocates for children said …

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The Washington legislature passed a number of bills this session aimed at protecting queer and trans rights, including a controversial bill that expands students' privacy in regards to counseling they receive at school. (Mitch/Adobe Stock)
WA group highlights Black trans performers for Pride Month

June is Pride Month, and Washington's Lavender Rights Project is celebrating with a Black Trans Comedy Showcase. This is the largest fundraiser of …

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According to 2025 Kids Count Data Book, nationally nearly one in three children live in households burdened by high housing costs and Washington follows the trend. (Louis-Photo/Adobe Stock)
Report ranks Washington down in overall child well-being

Washington state has dropped to 16th in the nation for overall child well-being, according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, a national report …

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Advocates for rent stabilization rallied on the state Capitol steps in March. (Caleb Ewings Photography)
WA’s new rent stabilization law brings immediate relief

Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed Washington's first rent stabilization law and renters and advocates who fought for the bill are breathing sighs of …

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The new Washington law triples penalties for employers who delay workers' compensation payments. (Courtney H/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
New WA law aims to reel in workers' comp abuse

Workers' rights advocates are celebrating a new law mandating "good faith and fair dealing" in Washington's workers' compensation system. They said …

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Allen Institute scientists Trygve Bakken (left) and Jonathan Ting (right) discuss research figures and data related to enhancer AAV tools. (Jenny Burns/Allen Institute)
WA scientists create new tools to treat brain diseases

Researchers from Washington and across North America have teamed up to develop a powerful new set of biological tools which could be a game changer fo…

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Health care is the fastest growing industry in Spokane, Washington, with nearly 4,000 jobs created locally in the last five years. (imtmphoto/Adobe Stock)
Spokane coalition aims to diversify the city's economy

By Laura Aka for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Washington News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service Coll…

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Research shows less than one ounce of alcohol each day is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. (encierro/Adobe Stock)
WA expert weighs in on higher rates of women binge drinking

As Women's Health Month winds down, experts in alcohol abuse are speaking out about an increase in binge drinking among women over the past five …

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Nearly 20% of Washington's labor force is foreign-born. (DisobeyArt/Adobe Stock)
Fear of detention prevents some WA migrants from getting food

Immigrants' rights advocates are voicing concerns that migrant communities in Washington may be avoiding visiting food banks or getting food assistanc…

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Oregon and California have created prescribed burn liability funds to help reduce the risk for landowners and contractors. (David Elkins/Adobe Stock)
WA to see more prescribed burns thanks to new liability fund

Washington lawmakers have created a new Prescribed Burn Liability Fund to help make controlled burns less risky on public, private and tribal lands …

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Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has served nearly 40 million children and their families. (Save the Children)
Head Start supports WA parents, celebrates 60 years

This Sunday is the 60th anniversary of Head Start, the federally funded preschool program supporting more than 12,000 children, up to age four…

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