politics
Democrats in Olympia appear to say ‘no’ to capital gains tax
At this point, the revenue proposal isn’t included in Washington lawmakers’ final budget deal.
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Olympia’s culture of secrecy reveals itself — again
At Washington's Capitol, rushed budget votes and tight-lipped lawmakers have become a pattern. Some say the public loses.
Environment
Pink could be safer for hunting. Will anyone wear it?
Backers claim fluorescent pink is brighter than orange in the field, and could attract more people to hunting. But critics say the science — and female support — isn't there yet.
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WA’s next Speaker of the House will 'almost certainly' be a woman
Seattle’s Frank Chopp is stepping down after two decades as House speaker. So far, women are the ones lining up to permanently replace him.
Equity
Standing up: Comedian sues to stop Greyhound from cooperating with Border Patrol
Even after the City of Spokane tried to stop it, Border Patrol continues to interrogate Greyhound passengers.