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18 sites across WA contain a slur for Indigenous women in their name, but not for long

The names of our cities, landmarks, and geographic features can tell us a lot about the history of our communities. But when you name something - it's impossible to look into the future and determine if those words will always carry the same weight and meaning.
- Libby Denkmann
Washington lawmakers of color announce departures, one calls the work environment ‘toxic’

In recent years, Washington’s Legislature has grown more diverse. And majority Democrats have emphasized diversity and equity as core values. But now three members of color, out of nearly 30, are stepping down from the Legislature after serving just one full term. One of them describes the legislative work environment as toxic.
- Austin Jenkins
Mayor Bruce Harrell looks back on his first 100 days and details his plans moving forward

‘When I talk about public safety, when I talk about I need more officers, I always lead with, but not in a racialized or militarized fashion.’
- John O'Brien
King County sheriff finalists cite challenges in crime, recruitment, and community trust

King County's next sheriff will likely come from Texas or Georgia. Or it will be the person currently running the office. The three finalists to become King County’s next sheriff spoke at a virtual press conference Tuesday. They all cited recruitment, rising crime, and building community trust as some of their top priorities.
- Amy Radil
By any other name ... Washington moves to ban the word 'marijuana'

There are lots of nicknames for cannabis: pot, weed, grass, reefer madness. But now there’s one name state lawmakers think you should avoid: "marijuana."
- Libby Denkmann
'We did the jobs we knew how to do.' Revisiting Oso, 8 years later.

On March 8, 2014, a landslide rushing at 60 miles per hour swept over State Route 530. It engulfed more than 40 homes and remains the deadliest land
- Libby Denkmann
What's in WA's $16B transportation bill

Hybrid electric ferries, free transit for people 18 and under and billions of dollars for highways are all in the massive transportation bill signed by Governor Inslee last month. Seattle Times reporter David Kroman breaks down what we're investing in.
- Patricia Murphy
After the flood: Whatcom County executive on disaster recovery

County governments are on the front lines addressing the thorniest challenges. Take Whatcom County, in northwest Washington. Last year, towns near the Nooksack river were devastated by winter flooding, while the county was navigating its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and homelessness rose to the highest level in more than a decade.
- Libby Denkmann
No bikes allowed anymore at Seattle's Green Lake Park

If you’ve got wheels, keep them off the trail at Seattle’s Green Lake Park.
- Paige Browning
'This moment is kind of a glow up for nuclear weapons' and Washington is playing a major role

With more than 1100 warheads deployed on submarines based out of Naval Base Kitsap; Washington State has the third largest nuclear arsenal in the world, exceeded only by Russia and the rest of the United States. How worried should we be?
- Libby Denkmann

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