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We talk with the head of a new group that's pushing for simple majority bond issues in Washington. A WSU researcher explores whether people are inherently greedy or generous. And the Idaho Humanities Council celebrates 250 years of America.
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Drag queen Monét X Change used to think she couldn't do stand-up comedy. Now, she's on her second national tour. First stop? The Spokane Comedy Club.
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Plus, restrictions on Washington's citizen initiative die in the legislature, Spokane wants to prohibit ICE detention centers on private property and Kootenai County shoots down a potential collaboration with Spokane Transit.
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A previously undisclosed memo suggests two current commissioners were coordinating with a conservation group. Those named deny the allegations and say the document is defamatory and riddled with falsehoods.
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Plus, the Washington' Senate passes the 'millionaires' tax' while Idaho's House passes more restrictions on transgender individuals' bathroom access. And younger, richer people are visiting the Northwest.
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Report outlines economic output of unauthorized immigrant workforce. Multiple immigration bills were introduced in the state Legislature last week.
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Plus, Kootenai County is trying to prevent quarries from digging down past the region's aquifer. And Washington homeowners can't find home insurance thanks to increased threat from wildfires.
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Further cuts to suicide prevention, mental health, child welfare are likely to have long-term consequences, top official says
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A WSU professor and Report for America unveil a plan to hire new reporters to improve coverage, especially in rural Washington.
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A Democratic-backed bill would require judicial warrants or court orders for agents to get into certain areas at places like schools, day cares and emergency rooms.
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Idaho Department of Lands preparing to hire fewer seasonal firefighters, use ‘credit card’ approach to paying to fight wildfires