Legislative lookahead: Deadline looms for bills unrelated to budget The first big deadline of Washington's Legislative session is coming up. That's when non-budget related bills need to pass out of committee - if they're going to survive to see another day. Paige Browning
Inslee defends reopening plan in face of growing frustration, including from fellow Democrats “Inconsistent.” “Disastrous.” “Senseless.” Those are just some of the words being used to describe Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan for reopening the... Austin Jenkins
Proposed statue swap of Billy Frank for Marcus Whitman signals changing of the guard Leaders of seven Pacific Northwest tribes testified this week in favor of replacing a statue of Oregon Trail pioneer and missionary Marcus Whitman in... Tom Banse
Tax a billionaire, raise some cash? It's an idea WA Democrats are floating Washington billionaires would pay a “wealth tax” under a proposal in the state House that will get a public hearing on Tuesday . The bill is sponsored... Austin Jenkins
Legislative lookahead: Lawmakers debate pandemic relief, gas tax Washington lawmakers are debating a gas tax, the state's pandemic reopening plan and a lot more this week. Paige Browning
Indoor dining can resume in Puget Sound, Western WA counties on Monday Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced adjustments to his phased reopening plan that will allow two western Washington regions, comprising seven counties... Austin Jenkins
Washington lawmakers consider shifting all new car sales to electric-only by 2030 You may be used to hearing a pushy car salesperson say, "What can I do to get you in this car?" But one big thing could be different in Washington state... Tom Banse
Goodbye, gas heat? Proposals in Washington state seek to phase out fossil fuel heating in buildings A long goodbye to natural gas furnaces and water heating — and possibly other gas appliances — could begin with action by the Washington Legislature this winter. Tom Banse
This week in politics: The 'civil war' inside the state and national GOP Unity is the theme of the week - at least, that's the way the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, put it at the inauguration. So, what's going on with the Washington State Republican Party? Katie Campbell
Police and reformers face off over proposal to ban chokeholds, tear gas and military equipment A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups. Austin Jenkins
