Northwest
Senator proposes revoking firearm rights in cases of harassment
The bill would expand an existing law that takes guns from perpetrators of domestic violence.
Northwest
American Indian activists rally in Olympia
More than 100 were on hand to lobby state government on issues including the welfare of indigenous women…
Northwest
Hundreds gather in Olympia for 40th annual March For Life
The march, which is timed to the anniversary of Roe v Wade, took place as legislators considered bills…
Life
Rain garden project grows ‘citizen scientists’ at Carnation Elementary School
Between the excitement of planting — and naming — the new residents of the Carnation Elementary School rain…
Northwest
State legislators combat federal ruling on net neutrality
One Senate bill would prohibit internet service providers from exercising “deceptive” tactics and impairing or blocking legal web…
News
Indivisibles stage local Women’s March in North Bend Saturday
Snoqualmie Valley Indivisibles, a group of 8th Congressional District voters, organized their own Women’s March in North Bend…
News
North Bend swears in slate of re-elected City Councilors
The re-elected North Bend City Council members were sworn in during a ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Mt.…
Northwest
Lawmakers again consider requiring health plans to cover abortions
Democratic lawmakers are hopeful that this is the year for the Reproductive Parity Act.
Northwest
Bills intended to expand and empower voters move ahead in Olympia
They will allow same-day voter registration and local redistricting to empower minorities.
Northwest
Governor signs bill to settle water-use dispute
The bill allows for limited drilling of new wells and also limits water withdrawals in new wells.
Northwest
Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to carbon tax
Support for the governor’s proposed tax is tepid, but it’s there.
Northwest
Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers
The bill would address concerns over training and access to safety information.
Northwest
Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.