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Labor council in Pierce County takes next step, buys building to convert into childcare center

In Pierce County, an organized body of labor unions is trying to tackle the problem of childcare for working families.The ...
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Baumgartner vs. Conroy: Washington state’s 5th Congressional District candidates talk trade, Medicaid, affordability, data centers

Washington state’s two 5th Congressional District candidates — Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner and ...
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Washington state leaders raise alarm over plans to fast-track oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast

Washington state leaders warn that Canada prioritizing an oil pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia could cause ...
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Health officials discuss potential for future exposures following rabid bat found near school

Health officials in eastern Washington say they’re looking to develop a plan for larger-scale rabies exposures after an ...
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Student dental clinics help bridge cost gap for patients on a budget

For people on a tight budget, routine dental care can often fall to the wayside. NWPB’s Rachel Sun reports from a student ...