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Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos has rarely faced a competitive election challenge in her nearly three decades in the Washington Legislature.
Now Santos, the longtime chair of the House Education …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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9/14/26
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Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle acknowledged receiving a long-awaited formal explanation from Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration regarding the forced resignation of former Seattle Police …
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Andrew Paxton | The Center Square
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9/13/26
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President Donald Trump tried to maintain power following his loss in the 2020 election by exerting pressure on state election officials to, in some cases, “find” the votes.
Loyalist …
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Jennifer Shutt / States Newsroom
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9/13/26
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Former U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the one-term Oregon congresswoman tasked by the Trump administration to head the nation’s leading worker protection agency, oversaw harassment …
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Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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9/13/26
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Washington’s largest union for state government workers reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract early Friday, ending weeks of tense negotiations and a walkout by workers statewide.
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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9/13/26
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McClatchy Media has cut 17 journalism jobs at its Washington and Idaho publications, the union representing those workers announced Friday.
Ten unionized workers at the Idaho Statesman …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/11/26
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The 5th Annual Tumwater Falls Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Brewery Park near Tumwater Falls.
Attendees can enjoy children’s activities, local musicians, …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/11/26
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One of Thurston County’s most contentious races, the Thurston County Commissioner District 5 race, is heating up after a candidate was eliminated in the August primary.
Incumbent Emily Clouse …
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By Emily Fitzgerald /
emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/11/26
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Shellfish managers with the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Thursday 40 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 9 through Dec. 27.
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/11/26
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The leader of Washington’s public school system on Thursday outlined his multibillion-dollar budget request he says is needed to ensure the state meets its legal obligations to fund basic education …
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By Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford /
Washington State Standard
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9/11/26
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office will test the accuracy of its ballot-counting equipment next week in preparation for the upcoming General Election.
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/11/26
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A $4 million Seattle program is continuing to help illegal immigrants as the Trump administration ramps up its crackdown on those in the U.S. without authorization, said Oksana Bilobran, interim …
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Randy Diamond | The Center Square
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9/11/26
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Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce officials didn’t name Mayor Katie Wilson at their annual meeting Thursday, but the message was aimed at her: no new taxes or regulations.
"Companies have …
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Randy Diamond | The Center Square
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9/11/26
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A lawmaker from Vancouver, Washington, who sits on the bi-state legislative committee for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project is calling for a reset of design and construction plans.
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Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
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9/11/26
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Oregon lawmakers approved nearly $123 million to help cover the costs of this year’s wildfire season, sending money to two state agencies responsible for fighting wildfires.
The Oregon …
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Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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9/11/26
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An Oregon Democrat with significant experience in public safety wants lawmakers to investigate the work of an Oregon-backed anti-terrorism center currently facing a lawsuit challenging the …
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Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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9/11/26
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Ahead of elections that could determine control of Congress and states for the rest of President Donald Trump’s second term, Democratic governors say they are happy to talk to voters about the …
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McKenna Horsley / Washington State Standard
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9/11/26
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The leader of Washington’s public school system on Thursday outlined his multibillion-dollar budget request he says is needed to ensure the state meets its legal obligations to fund basic education …
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9/11/26
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During a Yelm City Council study session on Tuesday, Sept. 1, Todd Stancil, Yelm city administrator, told councilors that they city is close to bringing a development agreement with Blue Fern …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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9/10/26
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Stephanie Nanavich, the City of Yelm’s finance director, gave Yelm City Council a glimpse into the city’s financial future during a study session meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as she highlighted …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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9/10/26
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