Politics Washington Legislature unveils $69.2B two-year state budget Completed with less than 36 hours left in the 2023 session, the budget boosts funding for state worker wages, special education and climate issues. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 22, 2023
Politics Washington state bans sale of most semi-automatic rifles Citizens can still own assault-style rifles — but they will not be able to buy or import most AR-type weapons after HB 1240 is signed. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 20, 2023 / Updated at 12:12 p.m., on April 25
Politics WA governor's race could decide the fate of state transparency law Meanwhile, state lawmakers will defend their use of 'legislative privilege' to hide messages from the public in a case brought by the Washington Coalition of Open Government and others. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 20, 2023
Environment Washington could soon have a battery stewardship program Battery manufacturers operating in the state will be responsible for making the recycling process easier and cheaper for consumers. by Hannah Weinberger / April 20, 2023
Politics Washington lawmakers loosen restrictions on police chases The House and Senate agreed that pursuit is allowable when there's reasonable suspicion a violent offense has occurred, or could. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 18, 2023
Environment Washington launches new statewide tree-equity collaboration The DNR is partnering with the nonprofit American Forests to bridge gaps in access to the lifesaving benefits of trees. by Hannah Weinberger / 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.
Environment You might be responsible for a Seattle street tree and not know it Don’t panic. Here’s some advice to help the city’s roadside trees stay alive in a changing climate. by Hannah Weinberger / April 12, 2023
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