Treehouse, a Seattle-based nonprofit, is celebrating the high school graduation of 140 foster youth this year, providing support such as college and job placement, housing, and other school-related fees, despite recent budget cuts.
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State To Receive Up To $105.6 Million In Opioid Settlement
Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million as part of a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, which will be used to fund opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.
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Seattle Opera Names Alicia Moriarty As New Director Of Production
Seattle Opera has appointed Alicia Moriarty as its new Director of Production, effective June 1, to oversee all production activities and manage the company’s full calendar of events.
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Washington Leads Coalition Urging CFPB To Release $4.2M To Victims Of Tech Training Scheme
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a coalition of states in demanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau follow through on its promise to distribute $4.2 million in restitution to consumers harmed by the now-defunct tech training company Prehired LLC.
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Coalition of Washington Officials Calls For Tax Code Reform And Increased Local Authority
Elected officials from across Washington state are urging the Legislature and Governor to pass progressive revenue measures and grant local governments greater authority over taxation to address budget deficits and ensure stable and sustainable budgeting.
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Cantwell Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill To Expand Affordable Housing Nationwide
Senator Maria Cantwell has reintroduced the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which aims to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, potentially leading to over 53,000 new affordable housing units and over 80,000 jobs in Washington state over the next decade.
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Best Options In Seattle For 6 Popular Outdoor Activities
Canva Written by Stacker Between America’s sprawling public lands system and our nearly universal love for road trips, outdoor recreation isn’t exactly a new phenomenon in the U.S. However, according to reports from the Census Bureau, millions more Americans have been getting outside since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, breaking records and generating billions […]
