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Bill to protect compost operations from lawsuits fails again
This is the third time Cedar Grove sought changes to reduce threat of legal action over bad odors.
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Showdown on Inslee’s clean air rule reaches Supreme Court
Justices will consider whether Inslee had authority to impose regulations. A lower court said no.
News
He might be the youngest city council member in the state
Jordan Sears, 19, has been appointed to fill a vacancy in Gold Bar. He’s not new to local…
Opinion
All Quiet on the Car Tab Front in the Washington Legislature
Several bills have been introduced, but none made it to a hearing.
Opinion
Inslee Suggests Old Tax Idea for the New Year
An old idea for boosting tax receipts is getting revived and repurposed for 2019.
Opinion
Washington Lawmakers Could See Hefty Pay Raises
Proposal comes from Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.
Opinion
Even With Postage Paid, Voters Couldn’t Send Ballots on Time
While those ballots don’t get counted, taxpayers still must pay the U.S. Postal Service for delivering them.
Opinion
Republicans Get ‘Whupped’ in Primary Election
The Grand Old Party endured a good old-fashioned butt-whupping on primary night.
Opinion
Does Washington Need a ‘Surgeon General’s Warning’ for Guns?
Initiative 1639 would require something similar on paperwork for firearms purchases.
Opinion
President, Governor or Retirement—Only Inslee Knows His Plan
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…
News
Secretary of State Pushes for Pre-Paid Postage for Ballots
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
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Inslee Vetoes Public Records Bill; Lawmakers Get a Do-Over
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
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For Opponents of a Carbon Tax, an Initiative Threat Looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
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Inslee: ‘It’s Our State’s Destiny … to Fight Climate Change’
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
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Judge Delivers Crushing Blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule
It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
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Counties Fed Up With Unfunded Mandates May Sue the State
For example, no money has been provided to install, maintain and clear out required ballot boxes.
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Firearms Banned From State Senate Gallery During Sessions
You can still bring a gun to the House gallery, though.
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Is the State Transportation Commission Irrelevant?
A report says the citizen panel often is ignored, and its duties overlap with the Transportation Department.
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Initial Returns Point to a Power Shift in the State Senate
With a 25-24 advantage, what will Democrats do?