Early quake warning system critical for coast
The Northwest is the nation’s second most earthquake-prone region, just behind California. Washington state lies within the Ring of Fire,
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Issues
Medicare Star Ratings Allow Nursing Homes to Game the System
Medicare’s Skewed Star System A 5-star rating system of nursing homes begun in 2009 is intended to provide consumers
Read MoreWild Olympics legislation touted by lawmakers during Peninsula visit
Sen. Patty Murray and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer visited Jefferson County on Thursday to thank supporters of Wild Olympics legislation
Read MoreWashington Legislative Ethics Panel To Consider Free Meals Rule
Washington law allows lawmakers to accept gifts of food and drink on infrequent occasions. But that word “infrequent” has never
Read MoreEditorial: Innovation would be stifled under FCC’s plans
The FCC must listen to Americans who have flooded the commission with comments in support of preserving an open Internet.
Read MoreCan veterans on Medicaid move to VA care? One man’s answer saves $30M for Washington state
With the spotlight currently on appallingly long wait times at Veterans Affairs facilities, a program that works to move veterans
Read MoreDon’t gut social services to satisfy McCleary ruling
All children in Washington should have the opportunity to succeed in well-funded, high quality schools. However, for many families without
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