News
State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.
News
Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood
Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives
News
Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis
One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.
Business
Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus
Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.
News
Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending
Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.
News
Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
News
Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities
Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
Opinion
Gov. Jay Inslee talks about homelessness and the climate
During an Editorial Board interview, he also discussed a wide range of other issues on the state agenda.
News
Replica of Vietnam Memorial making Enumclaw stop
A local vet has spent six years trying to secure this opportunity.
News
Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
Northwest
Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent
Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.
News
Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions
8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.
News
Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees
Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.
News
Democrats seek firearm training requirement for concealed carriers
Republican senator calls proposal ‘unconstitutional.’
News
Gun rights advocates rally at Capitol
Criticism levied at Matt Shea investigation, Republican leadership.
News
Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at checkout
Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags, place 8-cent fee on reusable plastic bags.
News
Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup
Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.
Northwest
Jinkins sworn in as WA’s first female Speaker of the House
Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State…