Impending state Supreme Court ruling could mark end to fare enforcement
The Washington Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case that challenges the constitutionality of fare enforcement on transit.聽3 years ago
Washington’s proposed gas export tax is ‘unacceptable,’ says Oregon governor
A gas export tax proposed by Democrats in the Washington state Legislature drew harsh criticism from Oregon leaders this week.3 years ago
Tim Eyman files flurry of anti-tax initiatives with eyes toward 2022 ballot
Anti-tax ballot initiatives from Tim Eyman have been a regular occurrence for years in Washington, and 2022 will likely keep with that trend.3 years ago
Harrell aims to ‘hit reset’ on strained relationship between Seattle mayor, city council
In his State of the City address, Mayor Bruce Harrell highlighted his hope to repair the strained relationship between his office and Seattle City Council.3 years ago
Proposed changes to Washington elections stall out in Olympia
Efforts from state lawmakers to make changes to Washington's elections have officially fallen short this legislative session in Olympia.3 years ago
Scaled back version of bill reworking state’s single-family zoning fails to advance
A bill that would have changed Washington's approach to dense housing and single-family zoning failed to advance this week.3 years ago
‘Our city budget would have been in the red’: Mosqueda touts early returns from JumpStart tax
Early revenue numbers were released for Seattle's JumpStart big business tax, currently sitting $31 million above the most recent forecast.聽3 years ago
Tow truck driver killed on I-5 near Fife amid pleas with lawmakers for solutions
A semitruck driver struck and killed a tow truck driver on northbound I-5 near Fife as the industry pleads with lawmakers for solutions.3 years ago
Warning of ‘wave of evictions,’ Sawant calls for extension of Seattle eviction moratorium
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will introduce legislation this week that would extend the city's eviction moratorium.3 years ago
ACLU puts $500,000 behind push to codify decriminalization of drug possession statewide
The ACLU is mobilizing for a ballot initiative that would seek to codify a state Supreme Court decision that decriminalized simple drug possession.聽3 years ago
‘I need a bill that can pass’: Proposal to rework state’s single-family zoning sheds core pieces
A proposed bill seeking to rework Washington's single-family zoning requirements has been dramatically scaled back by its sponsor.3 years ago
Still questions over timeline of Mayor Durkan’s missing texts in wake of forensic report
A forensic report confirms that missing texts from former Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's phone were the result of a retention setting in her phone.3 years ago
Mayor Harrell to end Seattle eviction moratorium Feb. 28
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a final two-week extension for Seattle's eviction moratorium, which will now officially end Feb. 28.聽3 years ago
City of Bellevue reaches deal with owners for demolition of home that slid off foundations
The City of Bellevue has reached a demolition agreement with the owners of a home that slide off its foundations in mid-January.聽3 years ago
NOAA committee verifies record for state’s hottest ever day from 2021 heatwave
Whether Washington state had experienced its hottest day ever in recorded history last summer has remained uncertain... until now.聽3 years ago
Washington inches closer toward dream of high speed rail system
Washington Democrats unveiled a $16 billion transportation package this week, which included $150 million for high speed rail.3 years ago
Washington superintendent calls for end to state’s school mask mandate
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal expressed this week that he believes the mask mandate for students should be left up to school districts.聽3 years ago
Bremerton councilmember trails in early results for peculiar redo election
Bremerton residents cast ballots this week in a peculiar redo of a November city council election fueled by an auditor error.3 years ago
Seattle mulls first-of-its-kind minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers
A first-of-its-kind proposal nearly a year in the making would look to increase compensation for app-based delivery drivers in Seattle.3 years ago
As Oregon sets end date for mask mandate, Washington hopes to revisit it ‘in near future’
Could Washington state be weighing an end to its indoor mask mandate in the wake of Oregon setting its own March 31 end date?3 years ago
From Olympia to Spokane: Battle over changes to state’s new police accountability laws heats up
Advocates who led efforts for police accountability laws in 2021 are claiming that new proposed edits could unravel positive steps toward reform.3 years ago
State looks at changes to how ballot initiatives are presented to voters
A bill moving through the state Legislature could lead to changes in how Washington presents future ballot initiatives to voters.3 years ago
Seattle City Attorney tightens filing deadline for incoming cases to address growing backlog
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced a new policy Monday, which will change how her office prioritizes incoming cases.3 years ago
