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flag Washington State Parks faces a $14.7 million cut but promises no service changes, raising pass fees to $45.

flag Washington State Parks assures visitors that despite a $14.7 million budget cut for the 2025-27 biennium, there will be no changes to staffing or services this summer. flag The agency will fund 71% of its costs through Discover Passes and fees, up from 65%, with pass prices rising to $45 from $30 on October 1. flag To manage the budget, the parks have cut nine vacant positions and reduced non-staffing expenses like staff travel.

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