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Washington state agency responsible for environmental regulation, cleanup oversight, and natural resource protection

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Washington Textile EPR Legislation Stalls in House Appropriations

Washington’s effort to require clothing and textile producers to fund reuse and recycling infrastructure has failed to pass in the 2026 legislative session, leaving local governments responsible for textile waste without new state support—at least for now.

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Feb 13, 2026

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State Ecology Department Launches Geothermal Workshop Series—Including a Session Near Mount St. Helens

Washington Ecology launches a community-driven dialogue on geothermal energy potential inSW Washington—including the Mount St. Helens area—with public workshops March 4 and a virtual session March 17.

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Feb 13, 2026

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The Conversation Is Now Open Feb 13
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Guilty Plea in U.S. Assassination Plot Raises Concerns About Foreign Political Intimidation — Including in Small Communities Feb 13
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HB 2531 Advances Through Washington Legislature, Aiming to Update Medicaid Reimbursement for Ambulance Services Feb 13
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Federal Way leadership dispute highlights growing tensions over official use of social media Feb 13
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WDFW Approves One‑Day Smelt Dip on Cowlitz River for Feb. 18 Feb 13
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Clark County Judge Confronts Public Defense Shortage, Weighs Case Dismissals Feb 13

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The Conversation Is Now Open Feb 13
WDFW Approves One‑Day Smelt Dip on Cowlitz River for Feb. 18 Feb 13
Clark County Judge Confronts Public Defense Shortage, Weighs Case Dismissals Feb 13
Federal Way leadership dispute highlights growing tensions over official use of social media Feb 13
HB 2531 Advances Through Washington Legislature, Aiming to Update Medicaid Reimbursement for Ambulance Services Feb 13
Guilty Plea in U.S. Assassination Plot Raises Concerns About Foreign Political Intimidation — Including in Small Communities Feb 13

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Washington Textile EPR Legislation Stalls in House Appropriations

State Ecology Department Launches Geothermal Workshop Series—Including a Session Near Mount St. Helens

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