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In these seemingly dark days for government transparency, it's reassuring to know that smart, committed people are monitoring violations like secret meetings, mishandled public records, and suppressed texts.On Friday morning, the…

A bipartisan coalition of Georgia lawmakers has tabled a resolution calling for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reform. The…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state legislature has approved a ban on the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.The Seattle Times reported that the measure passed by a…

An anti-hazing bill that was proposed in part in response to the death of a Washington State University student, has passed the House and Senate of the state Legislature of Washington and will likely be directed to the Governor's…

Mickey Utendale was still somewhat amazed that her late husband was being honored at Thursday night's Kraken game, nearly 16 years after his death. Longtime Washington resident John Utendale wasn't as well known as Willie O'Ree,…

WASHINGTON — On Feb. 10, a divided Senate education committee advanced the nomination of Washington education administrator Glenna Gallo to lead the U.S. Department of Education's special education program. "I think she's…

OLYMPIA — For many Washingtonians, a week spent learning in the forest is a treasured memory in grade school. Outdoor education programs originated in Washington state, with the opening of an outdoor school near Ellensburg in 1939,…

Billions of federal dollars to bolster public health services nationwide may not have a lasting impact when the cash pool dwindles, officials worry. President Joe Biden has outlined a plan to create thousands of new public health jobs, a…

Although Washington State has one of the fastest growing job markets in the nation, nearly every job available in career streams remains out of reach for many of our high school graduates. Opportunities in our state for earning a…

"Our focus as a mining company would have been to proceed with exploration on our claims," ​​company president Brian Kynoch said in a press release. “But as a company sensitive to the aspirations of Indigenous communities, government…

The sector has been devastated by the pandemic, but it could have been much worse without more than $35 million in relief. SEATTLE — A new report details how the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on…

The strike by 250 garbage collectors in San Diego and Chula Vista, Calif., against waste disposal monopoly Republic Services is now in its 29th day. This week, garbage collectors in western Washington joined the sympathy strike.Despite…

Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based outerwear maker, could soon lose more than 250 workers after complications with several government contracts, including one to make medical masks for Washington state.This week, the company…

SEATTLE (AP) - Senior lawyer in the lawsuit that forced Washington state to overhaul public school funding has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a small district, claiming the state is failing students because of the bad state…

Little Saigon in Seattle illustrates in many ways the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.Windows are boarded up along busy streets. Some companies are struggling to stay open, while others have folded under…

Shelzy Juta is a business student at South Seattle College. She didn't always think college was for her, but Juta's Seattle specialist Promise offered her the resources she needed to keep going. Juta, a first-generation student who…

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Despite Washington's status as a tech hub, more than 40 percent of the state's K-12 public school districts did not offer a single computer course, according to recent data.It's catastrophic. Not all young Washingtonians will want to…

Decades later she has dedicated her life to seasonal jobs in mountain towns and even after writing an entire book on the subject, Heather Hansman can't quite put her finger on the main appeal of being a ski freak. "Why does…

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Educators and parents of students with disabilities oppose Seattle Public Schools' plan to cut special education staff in some schools almost two months after the start of the school year. They say the district's plans…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington state park manager resigned earlier this month after at least a dozen agency employees complained about his conduct in the workplace , for example by using bad language and putting others down.And the…

Although state-run parks remain closed, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has decided to reopen all of the city's parks this weekend. In Response to "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" Order from Governor Jay Inslee, the Washington State Parks and…

City staff said their assessment at the end of the weekend was that "people were overwhelmingly complying with the closure of the 15 largest parks." Foot traffic was much lighter than usual this weekend in Seattle's…

From theater to visual arts, Seattle offers a number of cultural attractions. Here are five of the best experiences DANCE TThe Pacific Northwest Ballet Company Epic Show: The Pacific North West Ballet Company Credit:…

The piers and pilings at the Don Armeni boat launch on Harbor Ave SW will be replaced in 2020, but an eelgrass survey will first require the boat launch to be closed on April 11. It will reopen on April 12 after the investigation is…

organized by Emerald Staff A roundup of the news and announcements we don't want to lose in the fast-paced news cycle! A senior receives the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Atlantic City Boat Ramp vaccination site in…

Here's what you need to know about the city's biggest education tax, and if the expiration of the tax made a difference in schools, before you send in your ballot. Seattle voters will soon decide whether doubling the city…

Mayor Jenny Durkan's administration has been working on a November voting measure to replace the family and education tax, which will expire at the end of the year. The new levy could include tax money for preschool and college programs…