Chopp is out as speaker. Lovick is in, and already dealing with next steps in two investigations.
King County Metro and Sound Transit are considering service changes with the arrival of light rail.
The gray whale washed up Sunday. Its gender, age and cause of death have not been determined.
Colton Harris-Moore wants out of supervision so he can pursue public speaking and see friends.
King County
This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.
A proposed class action alleges the Fairfax mental-health hospital may have violated patient rights.
The anti-tax activist will be tried in July 2020 on charges he repeatedly broke state election laws.
They didn’t pass a capital gains tax or plastic bag ban and the death penalty is still on the books.
A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.
North Cascades Crew spent six years raising money, and volunteers worked long days building it.
The UW Bothell grad’s goals grew from her struggle with substance abuse and losing her children.
2019 WA Legislature
Total spending is $52.4 billion; includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases.
Despite historic February snow, it was quite warm in the mountains, and glaciers continue to recede.
Homelessness
Small, portable housing units are being explored by the county to address homelessness.
Seattle selected TCU defensive end L.J. Collier, who was 29th overall, and stockpiled additional picks.
WA Legislature
New laws target vaccines, sex crimes and daylight savings; losers include sex ed and dwarf tossing bills.
Garbage
A ninth cell will be built, extending its life by another decade.
Immigration
Legal challenge expected from federal government.
Colton Harris-Moore says travel restrictions are holding back a lucrative public-speaking career.
The governor isn’t a great dealmaker. His absences from Olympia may be helping get his bills passed.
