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Spokane County Auditor’s Office to send out ‘about 377,000’ ballots this week ahead of primary

The Spokesman-Review 15 Jul 2026
4 primary will include candidates for state, federal and local elected office, with the top two candidates in each race advancing to the November general election ... by the United States Postal Service.
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WA governor wants to require FAFSA for high school graduation

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
High school seniors in Washington would need to complete student aid paperwork to graduate, under a proposal Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday ....
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A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
An investigation of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson last summer is taking longer and costing more than expected ....
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Doctor Visits Without the Drive: How Medicare Covers Telehealth

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
Many older adults are running into the same issue. Getting to appointments is not as easy as it used to be, and the idea of using technology for doctor visits can feel a little intimidating at first ....
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WATCH: Supporters mobilize to defend Washington income tax against repeal effort

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
(The Center Square) - Governor Bob Ferguson and other supporters of Washington’s new income tax held a press conference Tuesday to encourage residents to reject an initiative that would repeal the tax ....
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WATCH: Seattle City Council president says Black children need more food aid

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
(The Center Square) - A key initiative of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to offer taxpayer-funded school meals to all Seattle public school children starting in September could be in jeopardy ....
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Multi-state lawsuit challenges $1B in federal education grant cuts

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
(The Center Square) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined with 14 other attorneys general on a lawsuit attempting to stop the U.S. Department of Education from cutting funding to school-based mental health grants ....
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Williamsport community, officials join Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
Williamsport, Pa. — About 50 people walked a mile through Williamsport Saturday as part of the Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk, an event organized to show the city's young people they are supported by their community ....
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WA, other states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
Fifteen states on Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars in cuts to school-based mental health funding ....
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Prosser’s Annual Art Walk and Wine Gala this Saturday, July 18

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
PROSSER — The annual Art Walk and Wine Gala is set to take place on July 18, 2026, promising an evening full of art, wine, food, and entertainment. The event begins at 6 p.m ....
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Spokane eyes $940K public defender grant as county faces lawsuit over caseloads

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
(The Center Square) - Spokane County leaders considered accepting nearly $1 million in grant funding for public defense services on Tuesday as they face a lawsuit over the state’s new caseload standards ....
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Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers

Sunnyside Daily Sun 15 Jul 2026
The state has paid out over half a million dollars in unemployment benefits to workers during labor disputes this year ....
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Community Cookbook: Subs and brats for summertime

The Spokesman-Review 15 Jul 2026
Sandwiches make very convenient summertime meals. They often require little or no cooking; they’re versatile and mostly self-contained. Adventuring beyond the house? Sandwiches are mobile ... Include cooling when needed ... Flat tires don’t roll well ... Notes.
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