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Jan. 29—When Seattle voters said yes to creating a new developer of publicly owned housing in 2023, one question was left unanswered: how it would be funded. Now, on Feb. 11, city residents have the chance to answer that question. On ballots that went out last week, voters have two choices to make to determine the future of Seattle's newest plan for housing. The first is whether the developer ...

Jan. 29—PULLMAN — With new leadership on the way at the Pullman Fire Department, the city took a moment to honor its current chief. City councilors awarded Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston an appreciation plaque during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Along with recognizing his years of service, the council appointed his successor, Brett Nash, from Nevada's Henderson Fire Department. Heston ...

A freshman Idaho lawmaker wants to ban most COVID-19 shots for the next decade, with a bill rooted in misconceptions about vaccines that thrived during the pandemic. The bill from Sen. Brandon Shippy, R-New Plymouth, would place a moratorium on “human gene therapy products” until July 2035. The bill defines those as products that include nucleic acids, “genetically modified microorganisms” and ...

Jan. 28—OLYMPIA — When there is suspicion of child abuse or neglect, state law requires certain professions, like teachers and social and health care workers, to report it to authorities. While most states include clergy on the list of mandated reporters, Washington is one of few states where they're not required to report child abuse. After two years of hurdles in the Legislature, Democratic ...

A divided Idaho House Transportation and Defense Committee introduced a new bill Tuesday afternoon that would allow the state to develop optional mobile, electronic driver’s licenses for Idahoans who want one.

MATTAWA, Wash. – A comprehensive safety assessment of the structure at Priest Rapids Dam determined the dam met standards that will allow it to keep operating safely. That was the conclusion of a report released by Grant County Public Utility District officials.

Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by a congregant during confession.