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Environment

State scores $33 million to fight ‘forever chemicals’

Funds will help combat PFAS in Washington drinking water
Feb. 21, 2023 2:05 p.m.
Boaters view an orca in Haro Strait in 2015. Under a bill sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett
Local

Local lawmakers advance bills on environment, children

Legislation survives Feb. 17 cutoff
Feb. 20, 2023 4:47 p.m.
The state Legislature is considering two proposals that would change Washington's police pursuit laws.
Local

Rule’s bill on police pursuit makes it out of committee

Legislation lowering standard for chases heads to House floor
Feb. 17, 2023 5:01 p.m.
Accessory dwelling units
Housing

State, Bellingham on separate tracks to ease ADU rules

Despite the attention, the housing type is a small piece of the puzzle
Feb. 15, 2023 3:25 p.m.
Rep. Joe Timmons talks as he gestures with his hands with a metal water bottle placed in front of him.
Government

Bill directs student loans to high-demand fields

Rep. Joe Timmons of Bellingham is prime sponsor
Feb. 13, 2023 5:23 p.m.
Rep. Alex Ramel speaks in front of the Whatcom County Courthouse in May 2022. Ramel
Housing

Bellingham lawmaker’s bill would cap rent increases

Story of $600 rent hike moves Ramel to introduce legislation
Feb. 8, 2023 4:31 p.m.
Joe Pruitt
Government

Washington’s low-income tax credit available for first time

Up to $1,200 available for eligible state residents
Feb. 2, 2023 8:02 p.m.
Local

Legislators offer high-speed, low-speed approaches to pursuit reform

Rep. Rule would expand pursuits this year; Shewmake calls for study
Jan. 30, 2023 5:49 p.m.
Kayakers glide through the waters of Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park in October 2022. The park will receive significant grant funding for projects related to bear safety education
Environment

Funding for WA national parks to support 40-plus projects

North Cascades to receive $114,000 for infrastructure, studies
Jan. 30, 2023 3:26 p.m.
Health

Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment to state constitution

Inslee made announcement during a news conference Saturday
Jan. 26, 2023 5:00 a.m.
A for-rent sign hangs outside a rental property on E Street. Lawmakers are aiming to address rapidly increasing rental costs in the 2023 state legislative session.
Housing

Rent stabilization bills introduced by lawmakers

Ramel, Macri aim to prevent dramatic rent increases
Jan. 17, 2023 4:57 p.m.
Government

Washington lawmakers convene for 105-day session

Top concerns range from homelessness to public safety
Jan. 9, 2023 6:13 p.m.

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