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Madi Clark: Washington state Supreme Court tramples on citizens’ initiative power - Fri, 09 Oct 2026 PST“All political power is inherent in the people …”

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Washington law required the state to help. Instead, it fined us $618,000 - Fri, 09 Oct 2026 PSTWe’ve run our family farm in Grant County, Washington, for over 40 years, and for most of that time, we maintained a good relationship with the state. We had always worked collaboratively with the Department of Ecology. Occasionally, our irrigation needs would change, and Ecology would usually help us navigate Washington’s regulatory labyrinth.

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New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says - Thu, 08 Oct 2026 PSTNEW YORK – U.S. immigration agents shot and wounded a man Thursday in his car with a child present in the Marble Hill Neighborhood of New York City, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses.

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Sen. Patty Murray meets with state policymakers to discuss AI regulations as federal action sputtersOLYMPIA – Sen. Patty Murray convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with state policymakers and industry experts to learn how Washington has implemented safeguards for artificial intelligence and to urge the federal government to regulate the emerging technology.

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Republican Amanda McKinney, Democrat John Duresky face off in race to represent central WA in Congress - Wed, 07 Oct 2026 PSTWASHINGTON – Voters in central Washington will send a first-time lawmaker to the House of Representatives when they cast their ballots this fall, as Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky face off in the race to represent the state’s most reliably conservative district.

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Ferguson asks for another $13.2 million in FEMA funds to repair damaged public infrastructureGov. Bob Ferguson asked for another $13.2 million from the federal government for wildfire recovery across the state, this time to repair damaged public infrastructure.

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Cantwell unveils AI safety framework as Congress stalls ahead of electionSen. Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the Senate committee overseeing artificial intelligence, on Wednesday unveiled a set of principles for regulating AI, making a fresh push for congressional action as concerns proliferate over the safety of the technology.

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Trump rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend strongholdUS President Donald Trump made his third trip to Texas in a month on Wednesday to campaign for Republicans who now face unexpectedly tight midterm election battles as the party seeks to retain control of Congress.Trump appeared on stage in a packed San Antonio arena with Re

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Camping arrests of WA immigrants spark questions from Congress membersA dozen members of Congress are asking questions of the U.S. Forest Service about immigration enforcement arrests of five men camping with their families in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest over Labor Day weekend. The Democratic lawmakers — including New York's Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Rep. Emily Randall,…

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Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown, speaking from new venue, highlights challenges and accomplishments in third State of the City address - Tue, 06 Oct 2026 PSTSpokane Mayor Lisa Brown held her third State of the City address Tuesday, highlighting the effort to fight and recover from devastating wildfire in early August, the monumental task of setting up the city’s own 911 dispatch service and the continued work of addressing chronic homelessness.

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Survey: Already dim sentiments in Spokane County deteriorate somewhat after summer - Tue, 06 Oct 2026 PSTVoter sentiment in Spokane and the wider county remains middling at best, and concerns about crime and homelessness are on the rise after two years of small but steady improvements, according to a recent survey.

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Candidates in Spokane's open state rep. seat on AI, wildfire recovery - Tue, 06 Oct 2026 PSTSpokane voters will choose a new state legislator this fall in a seat long held by retiring Rep. Timm Ormsby.

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Group of Spokane-area faith leaders calls for free and fair elections - Tue, 06 Oct 2026 PSTAbout 20 religious leaders urged Spokane-area residents on Tuesday to vote and cast ballots using official election drop boxes.

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State climate suits face skeptical Supreme Court - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTA majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical Monday of an effort by Boulder, Colo., to hold major oil producers accountable in state courts for the harms caused by climate change. Across almost two hours of oral arguments, the justices raised concerns about upsetting the balance between states and the federal government and Congress’ power to…

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DHS buys 2 more detention centers in California for $950 million - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTWASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has purchased two immigrant detention facilities in Adelanto for $950 million, according to the private prison corporation that sold them. The sale by the GEO Group, a Florida-based government contractor, follows a $1.5-billion sale over the summer of two other California detention facilities by GEO's…

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Mead School Board member and his Democratic challenger are wide apart on the issues for Spokane County House seat - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTA field of six candidates contending for a state House seat in Spokane County is down to two.

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After states sue, Trump administration walks away from disability rights enforcement - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTA court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities — a result disability advocates have feared for months.

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U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Zillow's bid to escape investor class action.WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by real estate platform Zillow Group to escape a class action that accused it of misleading investors about its failed home-flipping venture. The court turned away Seattle-based Zillow's appeal of a lower court's decision that allowed the 2021 lawsuit to move forward in federal court…

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Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdownPresident Donald Trump announced Sunday that he would name four top administration officials to a “Super Intelligence Force” that will coordinate the federal government’s response to artificial intelligence. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Office of Personnel Management Director Scott…

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All that home equity, now what? A senior’s guide to unlocking housing wealthIf you’ve owned your property for decades, your house has likely been doing some financial heavy lifting in the background. According to the Federal Reserve, the housing wealth of baby boomers hit a record $19.84 trillion at the beginning of 2026.

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