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University of Washington

Two students taking a picture with the Washington State governor

New Washington law on religious accommodations could serve as model for other states

May 31, 2019Global Nation Education

In Washington State, students’ efforts to get their university to provide religious accommodations becomes a civics lesson.

Washington's Yakima Valley produces a quarter of the world's hops, but warming temperutres in the region have growers and brewers concerned about the future of the vital crop.

The climate for making beer is changing, so brewers and hops growers are, too

October 26, 2016Environment

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