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Harris says her campaign is prepared for Trump to prematurely claim victory, Pennsylvania election officials say safeguards in the system are preventing vote fraud, and Montana Senate race could hinge on the "political refugee" vote.

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A Cambodian poultry farmer who lost his livelihood could be a hero for others, rural Montanans are anxiously awaiting a court ruling over a climate lawsuit brought by young people, and Northeast states say more housing for working families could boost jobs.

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Young Washingtonians with juvenile convictions and misdemeanors have a chance to vote in the Nov. 5 election. (Darylann Elmi/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 31, 2024

WA youth in juvenile justice system could still vote

Some young people who are in Washington state's juvenile justice system could have the opportunity to vote in this year's election. Young people …

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Voting infrastructure has been an important topic in the lead up to the 2024 election. (wolterke/Adobe Stock)
Voting vulnerabilities spotlighted in UW course on 'How to Steal an Election'

A timely course at the University of Washington explores the vulnerabilities of U.S. elections. The course is called "How to Steal an Election" - …

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Opponents of Initiative 2117 say repealing the Climate Commitment Act would cut about $30 million in wildfire prevention funding. (cascoly2/Adobe Stock)
Opponents: WA would be more vulnerable to wildfires if Initiative 2117 passes

Washingtonians are voting on a measure that will decide the future of the state's climate law. Opponents of the initiative say it could hurt the …

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Boxes are set up across Washington for people to drop off their ballots. (David Gales/Adobe Stock)
With WA ballots in mail, voters still have time for informed decisions

The 2024 election is hitting its home stretch, and many Washingtonians have already received their ballots in the mail. Even with Election Day …

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The first $500 million collected from Washington state's capital gains tax goes toward child care and education. (BGStock72/Adobe Stock)
WA voters to decide on future of funding source for child care, education

Washington voters are deciding on the fate of the state's capital gains tax this election. The tax supports child care and schools. If passed…

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Atlantic salmon is the dominant type of fish farmed globally. (Parilov/Adobe Stock)
Although banned in WA waters, fish farming could still pose threat

October is National Seafood Month and the fish on your plate might not be coming from where you think. The U.S. imports 90% of the seafood it …

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Under WA Cares, workers pay 58 cents for every $100 they make to fund long term care benefits for themselves. (wladimir1804/Adobe Stock)
WA voters to decide future of long-term care program

Ballots are showing up in people's mailboxes and one of the measures Washingtonians will decide on is the fate of a long-term care program in the stat…

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Mammography exams at a younger age can help doctors detect breast cancer earlier, when it is more treatable. (My Ocean studio/Adobe Stock)
Women urged to screen for breast cancer at earlier age

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals are urging women to get screened at earlier ages than previously suggested…

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Popular recreation sites like those found in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest are included in the Northwest Forest Plan area. (jpldesigns/Adobe Stock)
Recreation groups follow update to Northwest Forest Plan

An update to the Northwest Forest Plan is expected soon, and Washingtonians who enjoy the outdoors are being urged to follow the process closely…

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Custodians maintain school buildings so schools can operate. (Framestock/Adobe Stock)
Custodians help WA schools run despite understaffing

Custodians are often the unseen workers who ensure school buildings operate but in Washington state, understaffing can make their work difficult…

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An initiative on November's ballot in Washington state could slow the transition to electric equipment like heat pumps. (nikomsolftwaer/Adobe Stock)
Diverse coalition opposes WA ballot measure rolling back natural gas transition

A diverse coalition of groups is opposing an initiative in Washington that could upend the state's push to make buildings greener and more efficient…

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Salmon species in the Northwest have been struggling because of increasing temperatures. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)
Salmon habitat set to benefit from updated Northwest Forest Plan

Struggling salmon and other fish species could benefit from an updated Northwest Forest Plan. The U.S. Forest Service is set to release a draft …

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