Washington State Standard
1 year later, how WA’s controversial cap on rent hikes has been enforced
The state has issued over $800,000 in penalties against landlords, but hasn’t collected them so long as they comply with state law.
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Salish Current
Local ordinances aim to protect wildlife
Anacortes bans feeding deer, raccoons, pigeons, seagulls; San Juan County considering similar law.
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Locals find USDA claim of $3 meals unrealistic
Agriculture secretary says healthy meals cost as little as $3; shoppers disagree.
The Daily Yonder
Finding Middle Ground in the Solar Debate with Agrivoltaics
Studies suggest rural residents are more amenable to solar when it incorporates farming. Is it enough to sway the anti-renewable energy efforts of the Trump administration?
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Federal Judge Rebuffs bid to Toss WA Legislative Maps
by Jerry Cornfield and Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 A federal judge has rejected a request to ditch political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved two years ago. Now, opponents are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on whether
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Income tax foes will pursue repeal on fall ballot
They formally launched an initiative effort Tuesday. To qualify, they’ll need to gather upward of 300,000 signatures in less than two months.
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Rural-Focused $42 Billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program Becomes Operational
Early signs of a massive federal broadband expansion effort are beginning to reach local communities.
Federal agencies haven’t started on Trump order restricting voting by mail, DOJ says
by Jonathan Shorman, Washington State Standard May 4, 2026 Federal agencies say they have yet to take steps to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, as the Department of Justice fights a Democrat-led lawsuit against it. The Justice Department late Friday filed documents asking
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