Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard
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Ahead of a vote on lowering the animals’ “endangered” status, wildlife advocates and others question whether the figures are inflated. A state agency defends the data.
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The dispute centers on settlement agreements used to resolve eviction cases and whether they’re valid if they require renters to sign away rights granted by state law.
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Most of it will remain in effect but requirements around releasing students’ medical and mental health records to parents are paused.
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Candidates for attorney general sparred on issues ranging from consumer protections to gun laws.
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State lawmakers heard from Whatcom County leaders about efforts there to allow more backyard cottages and other accessory dwelling units.
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In its annual forest health report, the Department of Natural Resources found worrisome trends for drought-stressed trees in the state.
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Bob Ferguson is taking the Seattle Archdiocese to court over documents he says it has refused to release.
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Environmentalists contend it’s still too soon to lower protections for the animals.