Culture ArtSEA: Dinosaurs, Kraken and fairies come alive in Seattle Plus, the monster mash continues at Seattle Symphony with ‘Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath.’ by Brangien Davis / April 13, 2023
Politics WA House passes bill to make drug possession a misdemeanor The amended measure mandates a less-severe punishment than previous versions and drops a requirement for pre-arrest substance-abuse services. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 12, 2023 / Updated at 3 p.m.
Politics WA Senate passes "missing middle" bill to increase housing density House Bill 1110 is one of several proposals this year intended to ease an affordability crisis across Washington due to a statewide shortage. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 11, 2023
Politics How Washington plans to spend money from the new carbon-cap law Lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries and more clean-energy projects around the state. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 10, 2023
Politics Washington Senate passes ban on assault-style rifles Perhaps lawmakers' strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 8, 2023 / Updated at 5:48 p.m., on April 25
Culture ArtSEA: Swimming in salmon odes for National Poetry Month Plus, wolves, whales and fancy pigeons on view in art galleries around Seattle. by Brangien Davis / April 6, 2023
Politics Gov. Inslee buys 3-year supply of abortion pills in case of ban The Washington governor announced Tuesday that he plans to stockpile 30,000 courses to hedge against a possible federal ban. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 4, 2023 / Updated at 1:19 p.m. on April 4
Culture ArtSEA: Bumbershoot and more summer music lineups announced Plus, an eco show of art stars at Bellevue Arts Museum and string sculptures to make you squint in South Lake Union. by Brangien Davis / March 30, 2023
Politics With WA capital gains case settled, what's next for tax reform? Democratic lawmakers are celebrating last week's state Supreme Court ruling, but it's unclear where tax reform will go from here. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 30, 2023
Politics WA's $70B budget proposals boost state worker raises, special ed Democratic lawmakers will work with Gov. Jay Inslee's office to negotiate a final agreement before the legislative session ends. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 27, 2023 / Updated at 3 p.m. on March 27