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Washington in Focus, 584 episodes. Page 5 of 6.

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KCRHA Makes Its Case Amid Homelessness Crisis, Increased Spending

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Confusion Remains Over WA Cares Exemptions Based on Private Insurance Plans

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If Voters Decide to Allow WA Cares Op-Out, Will the State Refund Tax Collections?

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Washington’s High-Capacity Magazine Ban Back in Court, Ruling Expected Next Week

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The Uncertain Future of Natural Gas in Washington State

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Does a New Washington State Law Ban Natural Gas, or Is That Claim ‘Misinformation’?

407

New Washington Law Allows Illegal Foreign Nationals to Obtain Commercial Licenses

408

WA Supreme Court: Passing the Bar No Longer Required to Be a Lawyer

409

Concerns Remain About Passage of a Bill That Paves Way for Natural Gas Ban in WA

410

Former WSDOT Economist Sues, Speaks Out Over Gas Price Whistleblowing Claims

411

Republicans, Others Lament ‘Sham of a Hearing’ on Police Pursuit Initiative

412

Seattle Mayor Says No to New Taxes to Address $229M Budget Gap

413

Jeff Bezos’ Move to Miami Looms Large at WA Revenue Forecast Presentation

414

Will the Cap-And-Trade Repeal Initiative Succeed? The Markets Might Think So

415

Olympia Rallygoers Demand Democrats Hold Hearings on Voter-Backed Initiatives

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Washington Bill Would Require a Convicted Sex Offender Serve on State Policy Board

417

U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Washington State’s Capital Gains Tax Case

418

Inslee Delivers Final State of the State as Legacy Initiatives Face Uncertain Future

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Think Tank: Gov. Inslee Knew Cap-And-Trade Could Hike Gas Prices a Decade Ago

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Vancouver, WA Approves Short-Term Rental Regulations Targeting Airbnbs

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Three Washington Groups Allegedly Ran ‘Coordinated Intimidation Campaign’ Against Signature Drive

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Inslee’s Proposed Supplemental Budget Adds $2 Billion in Spending

423

SCOTUS Reviews Washington Couples’ Income Tax Suit Some Say Could Nullify Tax Code

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Washington Businesses Sue EPA Over ‘Impossible’ Water Standards

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Gov’s Office Downplays Former State Economist’s Claim of Pressure to Lie About Gas Prices

426

Tukwila Encampment Grows to 338 Asylum Seekers, Including 97 Children

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Washington Supreme Court asked to review control of Pac-12 Conference

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Study: WA Supreme Court Analysis Finds Progressive Domination of Donations, Decisions

429

City: Permitless Pro-Palestine Protests in Seattle Are Protected by First Amendment

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SCOTUS Decision Could Come Soon on Taking Washington Tax Lawsuit

431

Seattle City Council Shoots Down $1.5M Police Surveillance Technology Reduction

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Republicans Blame Gov. Inslee, Ecology for Reported Salmon Loss

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Washington Panel Recommended Treatment Over Jail Time for Child Porn

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Initial Election Results Point To Overhaul of Seattle City Council

435

Washington Elections Offices Closed After Fentanyl Found in Envelopes

436

County Says State Board Recommendation Would End Public Notices for Sex Offender Housing

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Seattle Police Department Implements New Ruse Policy to Improve Public Trust

438

U.S. Rep. Newhouse Among Those Opposing Feds’ Grizzly Bear Proposal

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Washington State Continues Search for Housing Affordability Solutions

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Vancouver City Council Approves 33-Year Tree Canopy Plan as a Resolution

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Washington State Saw Violent Crime Increase in 2022

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Fixing Washington’s ‘Broken’ Transportation Funding System

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King County Moves on Potential $1 Billion Property Tax Hike for Climate Action

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Washington DOT Claims $11 Billion Backlog of Infrastructure Projects

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Two Ballot Measures Loom Large for Spokane Voters

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WA SOPB Chair Reiterates Support for Community Notification on Sex Offenders

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King County Felony Caseload Not Expected to Normalize Within Next Several Years

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Spokane City Council Okays Licensing Inspections of Massage Businesses

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King County’s Homeless Program Spent $70 Million, Housed 803 in 2022 Amid Construction

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Divided Spokane City Council Censures Mayor Over Appearance at Worship Event

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Seattleites React to Planned Target Closures Due to Retail Theft

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WA Considers Allowing Fingerprint Scan, Facial Analysis to Buy Alcohol, Cannabis

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Homelessness Authority Shuttering Partnership for Zero Pilot Program in Seattle

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$18 Million Bellevue Project Would Convert Vehicle Lanes for Bikes

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Chances of FEMA Disaster Declaration for Spokane County Wildfires ‘Probably Slim'

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$3.82 a Gallon Gas at Kent Station Rallies Support Against Washington’s Carbon Tax

457

Bellevue Residents Pushback Against City’s Proposed ‘Slush Fund’

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Bodycam Video: SPD Officer Heard Laughing About Woman Hit, Killed by Cop Car

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WA Electrical Contractors Jolted by New Law They Say Favors Big Contractors, Unions

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WA’s Third Quarterly Carbon Auction Brings in More Than $541 Million

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669 Seattle Police Officers Have Resigned Since 2019

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‘We’re Gonna Catch ‘Em’: Seattle Police Respond to August Uptick in Robberies

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Spokane Anti-Camping Initiative Sees Little Opposition in Court, Voters’ Pamphlet

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WA AG Advised Utilities Commission to Conceal Carbon Tax Impact on Energy Rates

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22 WA Counties Sue State for Refusal to Provide Behavioral Health Treatment

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Police Arrest Two for Burglary in Gray Fire Evacuation Zone Around Medical Lake

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Washington State Might Create ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program to Subsidize EV Sales

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Eventful July in Seattle Results in Record-Breaking Transit Ridership Rates

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$62.5 Million Carbon Auction Sells Out, Totaling $919.5 Million Year-To-Date

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AGO Files Lawsuit Against O’Reilly’s for Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers

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Seattle City Council Repeals ‘A Relic’ License Fee on Amusement Devices

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Washington State Holds $62.5 Million Emergency Carbon Credit Auction

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Washington AGO Ordered Private College to Collect Documents for Potential Lawsuit

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Proposed Rent Control ‘Trigger Law’ Shot Down by Seattle City Council

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WA Department of Ecology Outlines Drought Declaration, $3 Million in Grant Funding

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What Will the New I-5 Bridge Look Like?

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Next Phase of $133M Airport Noise Cancelling Project Approved by Seattle Port Commission

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Insurers Claim State Study on Increased Claims Complaints Is ‘Misplaced’

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WSU President Accused of Intervening in Ethics Investigation Over $15M Contract

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Deadly Weekend in Renton Spotlights Increasing Crime in the City

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Woodward Administration Two Weeks Behind on Spokane’s 2024 Budget Audit

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Space Industry Launches $4.6B Into Washington State Annually

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After Millions Spent, Spokane County Frustrated to See Homeless Numbers Increase

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Study: Washington Ranks No. 8 Among States for Increased Home Value Since 2016

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Major League Baseball All-Star Game Set to Generate Over $50M for Seattle

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Spokane City Council Unanimously Approves Police Guild Contract

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Businesses, Customers Push Back Against ‘Additional Danger’ of Seattle App Ordinance

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Yakima Airport Volunteers for Washington’s Capacity Expansion With Electrifying Plan

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Spokane Police Short 70 Full Time Employees

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‘Speed Kills’: Addressing Washington’s Traffic Death Crisis

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Foreign National Avoids Prosecution After Illegally Voting in Washington 28 Times

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Tukwila’s New Minimum Wage Increase Will Be One of Washington State’s Highest

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Washington Gas Surpasses California, Prices up $1.05 per Gallon This Year

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Seattle Business Owner Sues City Over CHOP, Previously Described It as ‘Peaceful Protestors’

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Spokane City Council Brings Police Chief Under Ombudsman Authority

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Bellevue Considers Transportation Tax District Amid Increased Traffic Injuries

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Former Criminals Deemed ‘Marginalized’ Under Washington State Worker Training

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Proposed Drug Possession Bill in Seattle Fails

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Facing Spend-Or-Lose Deadline, Spokane County Awards $4.2 Million No-Bid Contract

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Report on Washington’s Office of Equity Director: Racial Bias, Avengers, and Instructions From God