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
Environment Washington’s first carbon auction sold pollution for $300 million Under the Climate Commitment Act, the money will go toward funding climate solutions and investing in communities that face environmental injustice. by Ashli Blow / March 16, 2023
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 Washington state considers banning over-the-counter rape kits At-home sexual-assault kits are marketed as an option for survivors who may not report to law enforcement, but aren't admissible as evidence in court. by Megan Burbank / March 7, 2023 / Updated at 11:20 a.m. on March 7
Politics How federal weed legalization would impact Washington state Senate Bill 5069 — one of several marijuana-related bills this legislative session — lays the groundwork for interstate trade. by John Stang / March 3, 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