News
Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples
There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.
Opinion
When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent
A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.
News
Lawmakers to governor: How dare you mess with our budget!
They want Jay Inslee to halt his planned $175 million reallocation of state transportation dollars.
News
To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column
Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…
Northwest
Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers
Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
Opinion
State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
Opinion
Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.
Northwest
State money for postage-paid ballots might not be enough
Snohomish County gets $166,000, but if turnout is high this year, it might cost more.
Opinion
President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…
Opinion
Eyman says he will spend $500K of his own money on initiative
The conservative activist’s self-financing claim points to a lack of deep-pocketed donors.
News
Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
Northwest
Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.