WA
Coverage of WA in the Nexus archive.
- WA wildfire survivors return home to ‘black all the way around you’
Wildfire survivors in Washington state are returning to homes surrounded by burned areas after the Kaiser Canyon wildfire expanded to 110 square miles. A resident used a gas-powered rototiller to protect his property as the fire remains 1% contained.
- WA’s Big Four’s Ice Caves could melt away for first time in memory
WA’s Big Four’s Ice Caves northeast of Seattle are at risk of melting for the first time in memory due to the Pacific Northwest’s hotter, drier summers and winters with dwindling snowpack.
- What if AI rejects you for housing or healthcare? WA needs a law
The article discusses the need for Washington state (WA) to implement a law requiring transparency when automated systems influence decisions related to housing or healthcare. It emphasizes that individuals should be informed in plain language about the factors considered and how to challenge such decisions.
- WA’s rich are leaving? Another tax on wealth smashes records
Reports indicate wealthy individuals are leaving Washington state, but capital gains tax revenue has tripled, suggesting significant tax payments are still occurring.
- WA legislative challengers raise big money to oust incumbents
Challengers in Washington State legislative races are raising more money than incumbents, highlighting intraparty competition. These fundraising efforts reveal ideological divides within political parties.
- Q&A: Finding the right WA-based apprenticeship gig for you
The article discusses apprenticeships in Washington as an alternative to four-year degrees, offering career change opportunities. An expert provides guidance on finding suitable apprenticeship positions.
- WA is about to face even more of a shortage of family medicine doctors
Washington state is facing an increased shortage of family medicine doctors due to impending cuts in training programs. The region is already experiencing a shortage, and these cuts will exacerbate the issue.