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Washington Bill Advancing to Offer Free or Reduced Transit Fares for Community College Students
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Washington Bill Advancing to Offer Free or Reduced Transit Fares for Community College Students

State lawmakers advanced House Bill 2727, aiming to subsidize free or reduced public transit fares for community and technical college students. The pilot‑based grant program—if enacted—could reduce transportation barriers for tens of thousands of students, with impacts rippling to Spokane and potentially benefiting students across Cowlitz County.

Source: The Columbian
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Feb 13, 2026
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WSDOT Invites Public to Commercial Aviation Work Group Meeting in SeaTac on February 25
Transportation and Infrastructure

WSDOT Invites Public to Commercial Aviation Work Group Meeting in SeaTac on February 25

The Washington State Commercial Aviation Work Group will hold its first 2026 hybrid meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 in SeaTac, with public comment invited in person, online, or via form—with implications for statewide aviation planning that may affect southwest Washington communities.

Source: Washington State Department of Transportation
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Feb 13, 2026
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