Politics WA looks to address housing shortage with density, zoning changes A 'strange bedfellows' political alignment has brought together Democrats, Republicans, business, labor and others in search of a fix. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 17, 2023 / Updated at 4:30 p.m. on March 17
Politics Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts. by Taija PerryCook / March 13, 2023 / Updated at 9:15 a.m. on March 14
Politics Rifle ban, housing bills and more advance in the WA Legislature At the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session, here are the winners and losers so far. by Joseph O’Sullivan & Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 10, 2023
News Three years in, five Washingtonians a day are still dying of COVID While restrictions are being lifted and hospitals are no longer besieged, the pandemic's impact persists. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 9, 2023
Politics This WA bill could make it easier and safer to change your name A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees. by Taija PerryCook / March 3, 2023
Politics WA's government transparency committee is ready to call it quits As their fight for government transparency becomes increasingly difficult, the Washington Sunshine Committee is considering disbanding. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 1, 2023
Politics WA lawmakers work to keep public records from the public — again The Washington Legislature's third attempt in a decades-long battle against transparency is — like the previous efforts — not going smoothly. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 28, 2023
Politics WA may soon expand dual-credit programs for high schoolers A package of legislative proposals would scale up enrollment efforts and subsidize fees for some students. by Taija PerryCook / February 21, 2023
Politics Rifle ban among gun-control bills advancing in the WA Legislature Other measures include mandated gun-safety training and imposed liability on firearm manufacturers. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 20, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on March 14
Politics Push to decriminalize fades as WA Senate considers new drug law Lawmakers are starkly divided over how to handle substance possession, even as one bill moves forward. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 16, 2023