Fishing companies say long waits between seasons can be common, but labor experts say offshore foreign workers are “uniquely unprotected” under U.S. policies.
Residents of parks owned by Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son have reported smelly tap water, E. coli outbreaks and raw sewage exposure to state agencies.
A new bill could make it illegal to discriminate against people who wear styles such as Afros and braids, as well as religious head coverings like hijabs.
Gov. Jay Inslee wants Washington state lawmakers to adopt a more aggressive course for curbing greenhouse gas emissions — one that better aligns with the latest science.