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The Department of Housing Task Force will use feedback from the survey to help shape a report to the governor and Legislature.
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Sarah Mizes-Tan/KNKX & KUOWThe 9.9% tax on incomes over $1 million starts in 2029, funding child care subsidies, tax breaks for low-income families and sales tax breaks, and supporting the general fund. -
Bill Lucia/Washington State StandardLawmakers took this year to close polluter loopholes in the state’s climate laws and advance a major bill to upgrade and expand the electrical grid.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXWith a name that serendipitously matches her career, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn feels she's living out her destiny, weaving together melody and emotion onstage. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXAs Stephan Blanford takes the helm at Earshot Jazz, he brings a deep reverence for jazz and years of nonprofit experience to reimagine the local arts organization.
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This year has already been one of the state’s warmest on record. Forecasters predict heat and drought will continue. -
Demonstrations are planned in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Eugene and several other locations across the region. -
Sound Transit trains will take passengers across Lake Washington starting Saturday. It’s the world’s first light rail train to cross a floating bridge, according to the agency. -
Even as lawmakers cut funding for other early education and childcare programs, they expanded the state’s free preschool program during the recent legislative session.
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Jordan TanSinger-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work. -
Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes.
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