Politics Far-right GOP state senators form their own caucus in Olympia The leaders of the new Freedom Caucus say they just want to make sure their viewpoints are heard, but some Democrats take issue with that name. by Hannah Krieg / March 17, 2021 / Updated at 9:30 a.m. on March 17.
Politics WA looking at ranked-choice voting among election reform ideas Months after the 2020 election, lawmakers are considering a slew of election-related proposals. by Hannah Krieg / March 8, 2021 / Updated on Monday, March 8 at 8:13 a.m.
Politics Washington’s plastic bag ban on hold during COVID-19 The state Legislature passed the ban on single-use plastic bags with bipartisan support in 2020, but the pandemic has delayed its implementation. by Hannah Krieg / February 25, 2021
Politics Teens pushing WA Legislature to ban retail puppy sales Bellevue teens who love dogs take their advocacy work to Olympia to propose a bill and see it through. by Hannah Krieg / February 16, 2021
Politics New GOP leader in Washington’s state Senate wears a lot of hats John Braun: U.S. Navy veteran, businessman, father of four, and now one of the most powerful Republicans in the state. by Hannah Krieg / February 11, 2021
Politics Juneteenth could become a Washington state holiday June 19 is already celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Lawmakers are debating making it an official government holiday. by Hannah Krieg / January 29, 2021
Politics WA Legislature debates cost and value of launching Equity Office Budget writers may find the money for the new office, but questions remain about where it would get its power and authority. by Hannah Krieg / January 25, 2021
Equity Recent protests revive push for WA to speed up police reform Nearly two years after voters approved I-940, training lags while investigations into police-involved killings face scrutiny. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / August 25, 2020
News Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction While people without legal immigration status pay into unemployment insurance, they don't benefit. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / June 23, 2020 / Updated on June 24 at 6 p.m.
Politics WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops Decision comes in the wake of revelations that Washington State Patrol troopers search people of color at far higher rates than whites. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 16, 2020