Northwest
Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
Northwest
Inslee and outrage
After the election of President Trump, many in Seattle and its surrounding communities let their anger be heard.…
Podcasts
What’s in a game?
Inside the growing community of pinball-playing women making a scene in Seattle.
Northwest
Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.
Northwest
A fight over the role of unions erupts in Olympia
State Democrats push labor union-friendly bills while Republicans cry foul play.
Northwest
John Kerry in Olympia to advocate for governor’s carbon tax
Former U.S. Secretary of State said “Washington has an opportunity to lead.”
Northwest
Bill expanding wrongful death actions passes the Senate
The bill would do away with a law that opponents say is antiquated and xenophobic.
Northwest
State legislators look to “ban the box”
The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.
Podcasts
The other Robert E. Lee
Some people in Kent thought their police station was named for the Confederate general. They were wrong.
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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.
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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students
The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.
Northwest
Lawmakers consider a plan to help homeless college students
In addition to education, the program would help students find housing and provide meal plans and stipends for…
Northwest
Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again
A twice-failed bill would have named the mythic creature as the official state cryptid.