Washington state and local governments will receive over $105 million as part of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid crisis, with the funds to be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery programs.
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UW Hosts Thousands of Students for Hands-On Engineering Discovery Days
Over 9,000 K-12 students from Washington state visited the University of Washington for Engineering Discovery Days, a two-day event featuring interactive exhibits and demonstrations to spark interest in STEM fields.
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Washington Proclaims May As Creative Economy Month
Washington state has designated May as Creative and Creator Economy Month to recognize the growing role of artists, designers, and creative professionals in driving economic growth and innovation, while also addressing the income instability and limited access to traditional employment benefits faced by many creative workers.
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AG Brown Leads Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A bipartisan coalition of states, led by Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, has won a major antitrust verdict against Live Nation, finding the company liable for monopolizing the live entertainment and ticketing industry.
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Washington Joins Global Health Network Following U.S. Withdrawal From WHO
Washington State has joined the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to maintain access to critical international health data and expertise, following the federal government’s withdrawal from the WHO.
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State Disciplines Several King County Health Care Providers Over Misconduct Allegations
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary action against several health care providers in King County, citing allegations ranging from unprofessional conduct to criminal violations.
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Auto Repair Owner Sentenced For Tax Theft, False Filing
Marlo and Phillip Brown, co-owners of Brown’s Garage in Shelton, were sentenced to jail and ordered to repay $36,875 to the state after pleading guilty to collecting sales tax from customers but failing to remit it to the state over a four-year period.
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The SHE-conomy Is Alive And Well In The PNW!
Black women entrepreneurs in Washington state are leading a growth story, with Black women-owned businesses increasing by 71.6% between 2017 and 2022, generating over $1 billion in revenue and boasting an 80.3% survival rate, despite facing challenges in accessing funding.
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Cantwell Secures $75 Million For Washington Community Projects In Senate Funding Bill
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell announced that $75,178,000 in federal funding for 50 grassroots projects across Washington state has been secured as part of a Senate-passed appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, supporting transportation, infrastructure, workforce housing, health care, and social services.
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AG Nick Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging New Federal Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a new rule that restricts eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program based on ideological grounds.
