History with school issues influencing 26th District's newest Senator as she settles in
Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, appointed to replace Emily Randall, is quickly filling up her calendar as she navigates her first term ...
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Hundreds rally for immigrant, refugee rights, expanded healthcare, wage protections
People waved flags from various countries and carried colorful monarch butterfly decorations as they chanted, “Refugees are ...
WA Republicans protest rule change they say could limit House debate
It wasn’t quite the rally that was intended, but about three dozen people from the Pierce County Republican Party and other ...
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Hundreds rally for immigrant, refugee rights, urge lawmakers to expand healthcare and wage protections
People waved flags from various countries and carried colorful monarch butterfly decorations as they chanted, “Refugees are ...
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Hundreds rally in support of immigrants at Washington state Capitol
Despite threats that immigration enforcement agents might show up, more than 500 immigrant rights advocates from across Washington marched to the state Capitol in Olympia on Thursday.
Crowds stream onto WA Capitol Campus for rallies about schools, rent caps and immigrant justice
Despite the dreary, cold weather, students, parents and education advocates — plus a marching band — headed to the Tivoli ...
Hundreds descend on WA Capitol to support public education, housing and immigrant justice
Volunteer Megan Fisher helped to lead and organize the bake-sale campaign. She said that schools in Seattle and elsewhere ...
Rally at Olympia Capitol demands health care, unemployment aid for undocumented immigrants
Hundreds of people marched in Olympia today, then rallied on the steps of the state Capitol to demand access to healthcare ...
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WA lawmakers want to limit parking requirements for new developments
Kelsey Hulse, who represented the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties, said requiring less parking for new development could result in traffic hazards ...
WA child care advocates push for higher pay and more support for providers
Tasha Fitzgerald didn’t want to leave her job as a child care provider. But after years of low pay and few benefits, Fitzgerald realized she would not be able to stay in the field and still afford to ...
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State senator introduces bill to ease housing shortage with kit homes
A state senator has introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the housing shortage by easing zoning regulations for pre-fabricated homes.T ...