In early 2018, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will make a final decision on whether to permit the Vancouver Energy Project -- the largest proposed oil-by-rail terminal in the country.

2018 Brings Mandatory Sick Leave And Minimum Wage Increase For Washington Workers

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