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Washington State's Longest-Serving House Member Faces Ouster After Primary Loss

Washington State's Longest-Serving House Member Faces Ouster After Primary Loss

Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, the longest-serving member of the Washington State House and chair of the House Education Committee, is at risk of losing her seat. In a recent head-to-head primary match-up for south Seattle’s 37th Legislative District, fellow Democrat and Seattle planning commissioner Kelabe Tewolde defeated Santos by over three percentage points. This marks an unusual competitive challenge for Santos, who has served for nearly three decades. While Santos aligns with progressive legislators on many issues, she has taken positions that Tewolde disagrees with, such as voting against a landmark 2025 law capping residential rent increases and opposing a universal cellphone ban in public schools. Tewolde, an associate director at Rainier Scholars, emphasizes the need for a fresh perspective on issues like housing costs and education.
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Washington football continues to tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll

Washington football continues to tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll

After another ugly win over Utah State, the Washington Huskies took a tumble down the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Washington Wildfires Burn Over 400,000 Acres Amid Ongoing Season

Washington Wildfires Burn Over 400,000 Acres Amid Ongoing Season

Washington State is currently experiencing an active wildfire season, with 27 fires burning across 15 counties, affecting a total of 402,148 acres. The average containment of these fires stands at 37%. The largest fires include the Little Giant Fire in Chelan County, which has burned 172,695 acres and is 81% contained, and the Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County, which has scorched 166,026 acres and is 76% contained. Other significant fires include the Ptarmigan Fire, Three Queens Fire, and Border 2 Fire, among others. The wildfire season in Washington typically spans from July through September, with the shrub-steppe and forested areas east of the Cascade crest being the most affected. Smoke from these fires is impacting air quality across the Pacific Northwest. (Source: livewildfiremap.com, Source time: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT)
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Washington State vs. Kansas State: Week 2 Betting Odds, Prediction

Washington State vs. Kansas State: Week 2 Betting Odds, Prediction

The Cougars look to snag their first win of the season against Kansas State out of the Big 12.
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Kansas State dominates Washington State 34-7

Kansas State dominates Washington State 34-7

The defense continues Doing Work for Kansas State, and the offense mostly cooked too.
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WSU Falls to 0-2 With Embarrassing 34-7 Loss to Kansas State

WSU Falls to 0-2 With Embarrassing 34-7 Loss to Kansas State

WSU Offense Stymied Once Again as Cougars Fall to Kansas State 34-7 It was a beautiful day in the Little Apple, Manhattan, Kansas, for the first ever meeting between Washington State (0-1) and the Kansas State Wildcats (1-0). It was not a beautiful day on the field, however, as the WSU offense did the impossible […]
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Jedd Fisch Touches on Washington Football's Offensive Woes

Jedd Fisch Touches on Washington Football's Offensive Woes

Jedd Fisch opened up on the Huskies' sluggish offensive performance through the first two weeks of the season.
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What Washington Basketball's Late Signing of Ex-Nevada Guard Means

What Washington Basketball's Late Signing of Ex-Nevada Guard Means

Although the Washington Huskies' roster appeared set, Danny Sprinkle has added one more guard to the mix.
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Tulane vs Kansas State picks, predictions, odds for Week 3 game

Tulane vs Kansas State picks, predictions, odds for Week 3 game

College football Week 3 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Kansas State Wildcats vs Tulane Green Wave game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
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Superintendent Reykdal Seeks Nearly $2 Billion Infusion for Washington Public Schools

Superintendent Reykdal Seeks Nearly $2 Billion Infusion for Washington Public Schools

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has outlined a budget request seeking nearly $2 billion in additional funding for Washington's public schools in the 2027-2029 budget cycle. This request, which will be formally submitted to Governor Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers, aims to ensure the state meets its legal obligations to fund basic education for over one million students. Of the total, $1.2 billion is designated to amply fund education as mandated by the state constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court in the McCleary case. The remaining funds are intended to expand learning assistance for low-income students and restore funding for the Transition to Kindergarten program. Reykdal emphasized that schools are struggling with rising operational costs, with a record 11 schools currently under state oversight due to financial difficulties. He highlighted the need to boost funding for materials, supplies, and operations, including covering increased electricity rates and substitute teacher co...
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Washington State Experiences Nation's Fastest Cost of Living Increase, Ranks Fifth Most Expensive

Washington State Experiences Nation's Fastest Cost of Living Increase, Ranks Fifth Most Expensive

Washington State is experiencing the fastest rise in the cost of living across the United States, according to the "Prices We Pay" report by the Washington Roundtable and Kinetic West. The state now ranks as the fifth most expensive in the nation, trailing only California, New Jersey, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. The report highlights that Washington's relative prices have increased more than twice as fast as California's over the past decade. Key areas contributing to this surge include dining out (1st most expensive), gas prices (2nd most expensive at an average of $5.54 per gallon), buying a home (5th most expensive with an average price of $662,000), and groceries (7th most expensive, with families paying $151 more per month than the national average). Housing and utilities are also significant contributors to the financial pressure on residents.
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Congressman Dan Newhouse Raises Concerns Over Permanent Daylight Saving Time's Impact on Rural Communities

Congressman Dan Newhouse Raises Concerns Over Permanent Daylight Saving Time's Impact on Rural Communities

Congressman Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington State, has voiced significant concerns regarding the potential negative effects of permanent daylight saving time, particularly on rural communities and agricultural operations. Newhouse argues that the twice-yearly clock changes are already disruptive, but making daylight saving time permanent would be even more detrimental. He highlights that farmers and ranchers, along with their livestock, operate according to natural light cycles, not artificial clock times. The House of Representatives previously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to establish permanent daylight saving time. However, Newhouse believes this would force agricultural workers to begin their daily tasks in the dark, compromising their circadian rhythms and increasing safety risks. He points out that historical attempts at permanent daylight saving time, such as in 1973, led to adverse consequences, including increased traffic accidents involving children due to darker morn...