Politics How WA's cloudy economic forecast could impact state spending The updated predictions come as Washington lawmakers draft a new two-year budget that funds schools, prisons, public lands and more. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 20, 2023
Politics As election deniers target the U.S. voter database, WA worries Washington state isn’t pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, but the impact might still be felt here. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 20, 2023
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
News WA Supreme Court upholds the legality of transit fare enforcement But the State of Washington v. Zachery Kyle Meredith ruling also urges agencies to reconsider their use of armed officers on public transportation. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 16, 2023
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 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 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 Seattle's social housing measure is likely to pass As final ballots from the Feb. 14 special election roll in, 57% of voters are in favor of Initiative 135. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 17, 2023 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 17