News A former Republican senator’s vision for a post-Trump GOP Arizona’s Jeff Flake sat down with David Rind, host of CNN’s One Thing podcast, to talk about diplomacy and the future of conservative politics. by Laurel Demkovich / June 3, 2025
Politics Federal and state cuts threaten Washington early-learning programs The first months of the Trump administration have brought layoffs, closures and confusion to free preschool programs, compounded by state funding woes. by Laurel Demkovich / May 28, 2025
Politics Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is on a quest to bring back the Blue Dogs The Democratic congresswoman’s strategy of appealing to working-class rural moderates won her Washington’s 3rd District. Will it work anywhere else? by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 20, 2025
Politics Nine WA Legislative seats are open this year. Here’s who’s running One of the most closely watched races could be the 26th District, where Democrats hope to keep U.S. Rep. Emily Randall’s former senate seat. by Laurel Demkovich / May 15, 2025
News WA lawmakers approve funding for 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle $45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors. by Laurel Demkovich / May 13, 2025
Politics How Washington’s new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket The new budget would raise the price of gas, Discover Passes and more. Democrats say this is necessary, while Republicans say it will hurt residents. by Laurel Demkovich / May 6, 2025
Politics A breakdown of Washington’s new $78B two-year state budget The deal, awaiting Gov. Ferguson’s signature, includes $4.3B in new taxes on businesses, financial assets and technology, and boosts K-12 funding. by Laurel Demkovich / April 29, 2025
Politics What you need to know after the 2025 Washington legislative session Lawmakers in Olympia finalized a spending plan with new taxes and fees, and passed contentious policies like rent caps and new gun laws. by Laurel Demkovich / April 28, 2025
Politics WA Legislature approves yearly rent caps – just under the wire On the session’s final day, a bill limiting increases at 7% plus inflation – not to exceed 10% – for most tenants is headed to the governor’s desk. by Laurel Demkovich / April 28, 2025
Politics The Washington Legislature’s final week brings long to-do list Debates over rent caps, parental rights, taxes and — perhaps the most contentious — finalizing the budget, all must be resolved before April 27. by Laurel Demkovich / April 21, 2025