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The Winslow subarea plan is on track to transform the town center with new zoning and development priorities, with a key decision coming as soon as next week!

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A new survey has revealed a growing number of young carers nationally, aged 12 to 25, felt they’d lost their childhood. This WA carer, studying to be a doctor, explains why. #national #wa

Dana Wilson has been named the 2026 Washington State Classified School Employee of the Year, celebrating the power of community and collaboration in education.

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Gabriela White Marsh, the 2026 Washington State Teacher of the Year, inspires new honorees to embrace their roles with courage, urging them to "do it scared" and advocate for their students and communities.

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Clark County's aging jail is bursting at the seams, and major changes are on the horizon—will residents support the bold measures to expand and enhance our justice system?

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The Washington State Educator Awards kicked off with a powerful land acknowledgment and a rallying call to elevate the arts as essential to education, celebrating the unsung heroes of our schools.

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Assessor's office staff sound the alarm: proposed budget cuts threaten to cripple vital property appraisal services and public tools in Snohomish County!

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Assessor Linda Yelle warns that a proposed budget cut could lead to massive delays in tax relief for over 2,500 seniors, leaving them waiting for months for assistance.

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The board has just approved a $4.7 million contract with Dell for Microsoft solutions, but not without some controversy over director abstentions!

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Community members are raising alarms over the proposed $1.2 million LED stadium lights at Eckstein Playfield, citing noise, costs, and neighborhood impacts from similar projects.

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The Seattle School District is taking a bold step in school safety by piloting weapons detectors at two schools—will this be the future of secure learning environments?

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The Seattle School District is set to revolutionize its approach to identifying gifted students by implementing a new universal screening tool for all first graders starting in December 2026.

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Parents and teachers are calling for immediate action to establish clear policies on the use of generative AI in classrooms, citing concerns over creativity, equity, and student privacy.

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The council is grappling with a projected budget shortfall and debating everything from utility tax hikes to traffic-camera revenues—what changes could be on the horizon for Lake Forest Park?

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Lawmakers are raising alarms as the governor's office seals pay deals for state workers behind closed doors, leaving them powerless to change the outcome.

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Fife's RV-park plan is taking cues from successful models in Lake Chelan and Jefferson County, revealing how scale and amenities dramatically impact revenue and operations.

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Limited shoreline access is causing a surge in conflicts between landowners and recreational users, as confusion over property lines leads to crowding and trespass complaints.

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Lake Forest Park is making a bold move by withdrawing from the KCRHA agreement, but what does this mean for local homelessness services and the future of the severe-weather shelter?

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Gig Harbor's court is racing against time to adopt the eCourt system before the state decommissions its outdated software, but can they rally neighboring cities to share the cost?

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