With R-88 defeated, what's next for affirmative action in WA? Kim Malcolm talks with Austin Jenkins about the future of affirmative action in Washington state. Andy Hurst
Lack of affordable child care costs WA $2 billion per year, report says Paige Browning talks with child care advocate Ryan Pricco about how a shortage of affordable child care in Washington is affecting the state's economy. Paige Browning
Affirmative action campaign in WA sued for not paying signature gatherers Last winter, Anthony Hill and his wife Anita came to Washington state from Michigan to gather voter signatures for I-1000, an initiative to the Legislature to restore affirmative action. Austin Jenkins
Spokane Republicans call for Rep. Matt Shea to step down Kim Malcolm talks with journalist Leah Sottile about the numerous controversies involving Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley). Andy Hurst
Washington first state to legalize human composting Composting human remains is now legal in Washington, in first of its kind law. Paige Browning
Free college is coming for more low income students in Washington Kim Malcolm talks with Michael Meotti about the Workforce Education Investment Act. Andy Hurst
Washington becomes first West Coast state ready to ditch time changes With the stroke of the governor's pen Wednesday, Washington officially became the first West Coast state to ditch the twice-yearly time switch. But the... Tom Banse
Washington passes 'model bill' on missing indigenous women Washington lawmakers have passed a bill to help investigate cases of missing or murdered indigenous people. Paige Browning
Presidential electors now must follow party, or lose their seat People who represent Washington state in the electoral college are now required to vote for their party's presidential nominee. Paige Browning
Call this 'Year of the Environment' at Washington Legislature (except for orcas) The Washington Legislature is at the finish line after big decisions on clean energy, education and the measles. The Seattle Channel's Joni Balter and Q13 political analyst C.R. Douglas recap the session with KUOW's Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy