A project that stretches back decades could get federal funds to move forward—if a northeastern Washington mayor plays his cards right in DC.

As Spokane looks ahead to warmer months and global soccer celebrations this summer, the city is trying to make it easier to operate a food truck.

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The National Basketball Association’s Board of Governors took important steps yesterday [WED] towards expansion…

Which means the Seattle Supersonics are closer than ever to returning.

KUOW’s Vaughan Jones has more.

LEDE: Washington state will make heavy cuts to early childhood education and childcare subsidy programs this summer. One bright spot in the budget…preserving long term care for immigrants in the country legally. State Government Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan [MYE-zehz tan] has more.

The number of students attending virtual schools in Oregon has more than doubled in the last 10 years. But as Elizabeth Miller reports, student outcomes at these schools are low.

The number of students attending virtual schools in Oregon has more than doubled in the last 10 years. Outcomes for students at virtual schools tend to lag behind state averages. Elizabeth Miller reports.

LEDE: Washington state lawmakers had to make some tough budget cuts this year. But they SAVED a program that provides long term health care for non citizens in the country legally. State Government Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan [MYE-zehz tan] has more.

Four years after it shuttered - and almost nine months after being deemed a Superfund site- the J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant in Eugene is still well short of its ‘deep clean’ phase.” KLCC’s Brian Bull explains.

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Host lead-in: Voters in the Tacoma Parks district will soon get the chance to decide whether they want to support projects to improve the city’s parks. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Gallup reports.

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Parks Tacoma is asking voters to approve a six-year bond that will support over 100 projects around the city.