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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The state Senate, which often hears a wide range of opinions between Democrats and Republicans, gave rare unanimous approval March 5 for a $7.3 billion capital budget. “It was important to be responsive to the needs of all Washingtonians, regardless of the district they live in,” said Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma. The budget allocates $2.25 billion to natural resources, $1.2 billion for higher education, $1 billion for K-12 schools, and $770 million to housing projects. Funding for natural resources will go toward a variety of projects, inc...
Journalists and news organizations across Washington are pleading with lawmakers to set aside money to support local newspapers and broadcasters. "Journalism is the work that our democracy relies on," said WNPA (Washington Newspaper Publishers Association) Executive Director Ellen Hiatt. SB 5400 would create the "Washington Local News Sustainability Program," providing annual grants to help employ journalists and strengthen civic coverage in underserved communities. Funds for the program would...
