Northwest
Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.
Northwest
Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
Northwest
State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound Transit car fees
It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state…
Northwest
Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a do-over
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
Northwest
As the legislative session ends, a look forward to November
What did they do, and what matters to you?
Northwest
State House speaker talks taxes, death penalty, and harassment
Democrat Frank Chopp has had the speaker title since 1999, and he says he’s not retiring this year.
Opinion
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
Opinion
Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
News
Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
Opinion
Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule
It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
Opinion
Elected leaders gear up to sue lawmakers
Counties have expressed concern with the passage of unfunded or underfunded mandates.
Opinion
Tax overhaul plan does not add up, Democrats insist | The Petri Dish
A tax overhaul plan drawn up by Republicans in Congress will be a good deal for many households…
News
Initial returns point to a power shift in the state Senate
Democrats went to bed Tuesday night confidently declaring their party will control the levers of legislating in state…