politics
House Democrats ready to offer a state budget
The Washington House Democrats plan to unveil their 2015-2017 operating budget proposal on Friday, which will start to point to
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Cities, counties want a share of the pot taxes
Some cities and counties believe they should get more of Washington marijuana tax revenue. Many local governments are happy, however,
Culture
Legislature considers protecting bars from songwriters' reps
You go to a bar or outdoor concert, and listen to a cover band. Or you sing karaoke at a
politics
Olympia's week: Fed probe questions, a possible budget plan
A couple of questions will dominate the coming week in Olympia. Will State Auditor Troy Kelley, returning from an out-of-state