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Can North Cove finally kick its nickname? After a century marked by sand loss and houses falling into the ocean- a last ditch, grassroots effort to save #WashawayBeach has caught the world's attention. Now Playing: https://t.co/8o4icUPPCT

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The WA State Senate is on the floor debating on SB 6346 - the 9.9% income tax on annual earnings above $1 million. You can watch the debate here: https://t.co/Wzt3jvm4Ej

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WA State Ferries 2025: Staffing Gains, Mechanical Breakdowns https://t.co/9PzaBSejLu via @YouTube @wsferries

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State revenue projections through 2029 are down by $903 million from the June 2025 forecast, according to the latest estimates from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, according to @WA_OFM.

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(The Federal Tax Credit—Private School Debate)
https://t.co/53FHEPd1Ua

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“This is a new source of money. . . Washington state's going to have to decide if it wants to opt in," said Marguerite Roza, Georgetown U. Edunomics Lab.

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After a decade on the Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu has announced plans to step down at the end of the year, per @WACourts .
Her term runs through end of 2028. @GovBobFerguson will appoint someone to serve for her until voters weigh in during fall 2026 election.

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Child Fatalities Reignite Debate About When to Remove Kids From Homes
https://t.co/XcB4p9HCFZ

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Child Fatalities Reignite Debate About When to Remove Kids From Homes
https://t.co/XcB4p9HCFZ

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There are well over a hundred state parks in Washington. Here's a one-minute (ish) summary of different options to experience the wild beauty of the PNW @WAStatePks.
It's a slice of a 20 min. conversation from
The Impact via https://t.co/OSMj0xUkUO.
https://t.co/YjBLWcBuPK

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Ready for a change of pace, change of scenery?

“Every time I have been there, I have seen whales, orca whales, which is really, really incredible,” - Sarah F. @WAStatePks

( Details👇)
https://t.co/vHzDyMfUw3 #Summer #Getaways

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We've been tracking the issue, more background here: https://t.co/4zmksgl4Z7

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The current maximum annual caseload for public defenders in WA is 250 felony cases and between 300-400 for misdemeanor cases. The WA Supreme Court set the new limit at 47 felony cases, 120 misdemeanor cases (if I read it correctly). https://t.co/umwoA4DeEi

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The current maximum annual caseload for public defenders in WA is 250 felony cases and between 300-400 for misdemeanor cases. The WA Supreme Court set the new limit at 47 felony cases, 120 misdemeanor cases (if I read it correctly). https://t.co/umwoA4DeEi

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The Washington Supreme Court approved a significant drop in maximum caseloads for public defenders in a June 9 order. The interim order calls for a phased reduction of at least 10% per year and full compliance within 10 years of January 1, 2026.

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The Washington Supreme Court approved a significant drop in maximum caseloads for public defenders in a June 9 order. The interim order calls for a phased reduction of at least 10% per year and full compliance within 10 years of January 1, 2026.

[Washington State Department of Agriculture @WSDAgov]

WSDA is aware of the situation in Whatcom County where a truck hauling honey bees tipped over and we are providing technical assistance.

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Bee careful out there!

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More bees in Whatcom County

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250,000,000 bees escape following Whatcom County wreck per @Whatcomctygov . (Different bees depicted in photo) #bees #Beeswarm

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There are 250 million bees loose on Weidkamp Road between W. Badger and Loomis Trail. Please utilize alternative routes as WSCO deputies, public works and bee experts work to contain the situation.