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To boost social worker diversity, should WA reconsider its exam?
Washington students and lawmakers are debating alternatives to social work licensing exams, citing racial disparities in pass rates and the need for more culturally diverse practitioners in the…
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Seattle City Light eyes biggest bill increases in recent memory
Seattle City Light customers face 9.5% annual rate hikes over the next two years to fund infrastructure upgrades, rising electrification demands, and the transition to renewable energy sources.
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Sophon, acclaimed Seattle restaurant and bar with money issues, closes
Acclaimed Cambodian restaurant Sophon has closed after the state revoked its registration due to over $160,000 in unpaid taxes, marking a tragic end for the James Beard semifinalist.
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Seattle World Cup match will be same day as Mariners game: What to know
Seattle's stadium district prepares for a massive Friday as the FIFA World Cup and Seattle Mariners games coincide, bringing traffic warnings and schedule adjustments for sports fans.
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Spokane County wildfire: Here's what we know
A rapid wildfire near Spokane Valley has destroyed five homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Firefighters are battling 30 mph winds to contain the 222-acre blaze.
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Fast-moving wildfire races through neighborhood outside Spokane
A fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire destroyed homes and forced 12,000 evacuations near Spokane Valley. Firefighters from multiple agencies battle the 250-acre blaze as resources arrive from across the region.