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New Olympia political drama debuts March 23 when legislators reveal basic-education budgets
Olympia—A political thriller earns its debut March 23 at Olympia’s marble palladium when the Legislature’s leading producers-directors—Sen. Andy Hill, R-Redmond, and Rep. Ross Hunter, D-Medina—take the stage to introduce their awa... — Updated 3/18/2015 Full story
Surplus state-held water rights targeted for irrigation, local uses
OLYMPIA—Local communities could have more access to water if legislators succeed in implementing a new system of leasing surplus state-owned water rights. A bill proposed by Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside, would require state a... — Updated 2/19/2015 Full story
Class size law could require four new classrooms, but school is full
To school officials here, and throughout the state, Initiative 1351, passed by voters in November, is just another financial unfunded nightmare. The initiative calls for smaller... — Updated 2/11/2015 Full story