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Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through October

Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through October

For immediate release: October 9, 2025 (25-123) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) received a second award of food funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, allowing us to maintain...

Owner:  American Government
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Washington state lawmakers clash over government shutdown blame

Washington state lawmakers clash over government shutdown blame

As the government shutdown continues, tensions are rising between Senator Patty Murray and Representative Michael Baumgartner over who holds responsibility. During a recent interaction with a reporter, Senator Murray commented on her communication...

Owner:  Cowles Family
Washington State Cougars have new weekly tradition: hot yoga

Washington State Cougars have new weekly tradition: hot yoga

PULLMAN — Zevi Eckhaus felt the humidity around him, the sizzling temperatures hit his face, the Zen music exuding from speakers. It was Sunday afternoon, and he had joined some 30 Washington State teammates in hot yoga, which has quickly become a...

Owner:  Blethen Family
No arson charge for man accused of burning flags in Washington state Capitol break-in

No arson charge for man accused of burning flags in Washington state Capitol break-in

Caitlyn Freeman / The Seattle Times (TNS) Thurston County prosecutors filed one felony count against the man accused of breaking into the state Capitol building Sunday night, but were awaiting further evidence before deciding whether to charge him...

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Press proposal to improve transparency in Washington state  advances

Press proposal to improve transparency in Washington state  advances

Brier Dudley / The Seattle Times (TNS) Access to public records in Washington, which has become slower in recent years, should improve under new rules introduced by state Attorney General Nick Brown. Prompted by a petition from media...

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Kaiser Medicare notices spark panic in Washington state

Kaiser Medicare notices spark panic in Washington state

Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) Last week, people in Washington who get their Medicare Advantage coverage through Kaiser Permanente received a seemingly worrisome letter in the mail. “Your Medicare plan won't be offered in 2026," it warned....

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Microsoft launches AI education initiative in Washington state

Microsoft launches AI education initiative in Washington state

The initiative, Microsoft Elevate Washington, aims to make sure students and teachers throughout the state have access to the same tools that are transforming indust REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft announced a new statewide effort to bring artificial...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
How Washington state’s public pension system planning could cost taxpayers down the road

How Washington state’s public pension system planning could cost taxpayers down the road

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square Washington state’s public pension system is among the best funded in the nation, but concerns remain that long-term planning decisions could end up costing taxpayers in more ways than one. While some...

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, Washington State University study finds 

Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, Washington State University study finds 

By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard Firearm-related deaths are up dramatically among middle- and high school-aged youth, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers. The researchers found that,...

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Will Washington state Legislature, governor fund state worker contracts in the 2026 supplemental budget?

Will Washington state Legislature, governor fund state worker contracts in the 2026 supplemental budget?

By Brett Davis / The Center Square The Washington State Office of Financial Management has released cost estimates for the two recently approved Washington Public Employee Association contracts for fiscal year 2026: one for General Government...

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Seattle Education Forum Gathers City, Mayoral, County and School Board Candidates in the Southend

Seattle Education Forum Gathers City, Mayoral, County and School Board Candidates in the Southend

Families, students, community members and educational advocates are invited to an intimate, public dialogue with Seattle Mayor, City Council and School Board and King County Executive candidates. SEATTLE, WA — The media and public are invited to...

Owner:  Beaver Family
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