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caption: Washington state House representatives stand and clap after a final vote was tallied on the proposed income tax on high earners, also known as the "millionaires' tax," on March 10, 2026, at the state Capitol in Olympia.

Politics

Washington state income tax passes House after grueling 25-hour floor debate

caption: Detainees walk toward the outdoor recreation area on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.

Immigration

Seattle bans new ICE detention centers for 1 year

caption: Vernon Cayou carries bags of clams that will be used primarily as bait after a commercial clam dig on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Ala Spit County Park.

Health

Shellfish recalled in Washington, Oregon over possible norovirus contamination

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King County bans immigration detention facilities, joining other Western Washington cities
Immigration

As ICE looks to expand detention facilities, several Western Washington cities consider bans
Immigration

Washington lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities
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Zahilay's first executive order bars ICE from King County-owned properties

caption: Illustration of health care bill.

Health Care

U.S. health care spending is the highest on Earth. Here's why

Most health care services in the U.S. cost at least twice what they do in other countries, and sometimes up to ten times as much.

Clare McGrane

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Meet the Seattle Children's nurse who’s also a Paralympic Skier

Seattle has a Paralympic Nordic skier competing in Milan. When she’s not training for competitions, she’s working at Seattle Children’s Hospital as a nurse. We’ll chat with Seattle's own Paralympian Erin Martin about what it takes to be great at para-Nordic skiing.

March 12, 2026

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