Business
Boeing machinists reject another contract offer
Strike will continue.
Business
Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses
This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.
Northwest
70% of WA public school students have access to free meals
In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.
Northwest
WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis finds
Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national…
Opinion
Another invisible child: Interview with a survivor of familial trafficking
I met Jessica (pseudonym), a survivor of familial sex trafficking, and Audrey Baedke from the nonprofit REST (Real…
Northwest
Minimum wage is going up in Washington
Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…
Northwest
Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average
About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…
Northwest
WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off
The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…
News
Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson
The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…
Northwest
Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate
Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be…
Northwest
Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA
At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington…
News
Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race
Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.
Northwest
What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…
Northwest
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…
Northwest
Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world
Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in…
Northwest
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…
News
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…
Northwest
Washington’s population exceeds 8 million
More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties
Northwest
Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”
Northwest
Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long
Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…