Austin Jenkins
Stories
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Inside Inslee's proposed budget: A new, 500-bed mental hospital to replace Western State
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is taking the first step toward a plan to help house and treat psychiatric patients who have been involved in the criminal justice system: a new, 500-bed state mental hospital.
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Government
Sexual harassment workgroup recommends new independent office to investigate misconduct
Following eight months of meetings, a workgroup on the prevention of sexual harassment in the Washington state House is recommending the formation of an independent office where victims could report misconduct.
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Government
Gov. Jay Inslee all but announces presidential run in phone interview this week
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has raised more than $112,000 since October for a federal political action committee (PAC) that will allow him to explore a possible run for president in 2020.
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Exotic dancers want more on-the-job protections in Washington state
Aubrey Watkins has worked as an exotic dancer for 20 years, which has allowed her to raise three sons and pay for college tuition.
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Government
Gov. Jay Inslee moves toward presidential run with new PAC and comments about Iowa
The Washington state governor told a donor he would travel to Iowa and Nevada, states that hold the earliest presidential primary and caucus contests.
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Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington moves toward possible presidential run with newly formed PAC
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has formed a federal political action committee and started soliciting contributions, signaling an important next step as he decides whether to run for president in 2020, the public radio Northwest News Network and The Seattle Times have learned.
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Some who lie and try to buy a gun in Washington are getting arrested, report shows
A 2017 law that requires Washington gun dealers to report when someone tries to buy a firearm and fails a background check has resulted in at least 10 arrests and two convictions so far, according to a report by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC).
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Hotel stays. Missed school. Washington state is failing foster youth, report says
Washington's child welfare system is failing to adequately serve foster youth with the most vexing needs, resulting in hotel stays and out-of-state placements, according to a new report by the state's Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman (OFCO).
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Health
A care provider for 65 adults who are developmentally disabled will close in King County
A major provider of in-home care for developmentally disabled adults in Washington has announced it will cease operations in King County in the coming weeks because of a lack of affordable housing and challenges related to recruiting and retaining staff.
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'A necessary precaution.' Washington's blind lieutenant governor wants security at public events
Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, who is blind and has faced vitriol online, is requesting funding in the next two-year state budget to hire security...