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    Spokane’s Black community newspaper is making a comeback

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    / February 27, 2024
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    Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail
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    / February 22, 2024
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    WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies

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    / February 23, 2024
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        Alison Mariella Désir on the new Out & Back season

        The second season explores BIPOC access and liberation in outdoor spaces. Plus, five new maps are proposed for Central WA redistricting.

        February 1, 2024
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        Speaking Lushootseed: WA’s Indigenous curriculum may be renamed

        A bill would name the Native history program after the late advocate, longtime state Sen. John McCoy (lulilaš), who inspired its creation.

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        / January 31, 2024
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        Podcast | A Seattle hotline supports sex trafficking survivors

        June Guzman and Audrey Baedke offer housing and emotional support through the nonprofit Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST).

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        • Sara Bernard
        / January 31, 2024
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        A WA bill would allow non-citizens to obtain professional licenses

        House Bill 1889 would remove citizenship requirements from certifications for jobs ranging from security guards to private investigators.

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        • Scarlet Hansen
        / January 30, 2024
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        WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families

        In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.

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        / January 25, 2024
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        Crosscut Now: WSU teaches the future of health care in Eastern WA

        With a shortage of doctors east of the Cascades, the school is training the next generation of providers in hopes they’ll practice in state long-term.

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        / January 25, 2024
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        WSU teaches the future of health care in Eastern WA

        With a shortage of doctors east of the Cascades, the school is training the next generation of providers in hopes they’ll practice in state long-term.

        January 25, 2024
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        WSU medical school raises homegrown doctors east of the Cascades

        New residencies at the 11-year-old Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine hope to address health care disparities between urban and rural communities.

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        / January 24, 2024 /
        Updated at 11:35 a.m. on Jan. 26
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        Podcast | Central WA may have new districts by the fall election

        Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the ongoing fight to redraw majority-Latino legislative districts between Yakima and Pasco.

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        / January 24, 2024
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        Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat

        Woo initially ran for the District 2 seat, backed by Chinatown-International District leaders and big businesses. 

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        / January 23, 2024 /
        Updated: Jan 23, 4:55 p.m.
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        For most Washington voters, the governor’s race is just beginning

        Just 24% of poll respondents said they’ve decided on a candidate. Last time the seat was open, half of voters knew who they were supporting by January.

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        • H. Stuart Elway
        / January 23, 2024 /
        Updated at 11:38 a.m. on Jan. 23
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        Five new maps proposed for Central Washington redistricting

        A group of advocates sued the state for dividing Latino voters between Pasco and Yakima. Now the court will draw a line before the fall elections.

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        • Mai Hoang
        / January 18, 2024
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        Crosscut Now: Human Elements on the frontlines of climate science

        Host Paris Jackson chats with the show's creator to learn how Season 4 covers the crisis. Plus, why company health and safety fines don’t always stick.

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        / January 18, 2024
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        Human Elements on the frontlines of climate science

        Host Paris Jackson chats with the show's creator to learn how Season 4 covers the crisis. Plus, why company health and safety fines don’t always stick.

        January 18, 2024
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        Podcast | Ride along with Seattle's new CARE response team

        Reporter Nimra Ahmad describes a day on the job with the city's experimental mental health crisis program staff.

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        • Maleeha Syed
        / January 17, 2024
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