Fight over homeless hotel shelters arrives in Kirkland
Kirkland residents are the latest to express concerns over the potential purchase of a vacant hotel to use as a homeless shelter.3 years ago
‘What have we come to?’: Inslee bill to criminalize election fraud lies advances
A bill that would make it illegal for elected leaders to spread unfounded allegations of election fraud was passed out of committee in the state Senate.3 years ago
Incumbents lead early fundraising in Washington bellwether Congressional races
Efforts to unseat incumbent members of Congress representing Washington state have produced mixed fundraising results early in the campaign cycle.3 years ago
Bill to rework Washington’s single-family zoning advances ahead of deadline
A bill that could alter single-family zoning requirements in Washington's larger cities was passed out of committee on Tuesday.3 years ago
‘Significant amount of wire theft’ shuts down Seattle I-5 express lane ramp
WSDOT was forced to shut down the I-5 express lane ramp at 9th Avenue and Pike Street on Tuesday, citing "a significant amount of wire theft."聽3 years ago
City of Bellevue sues owners of home that slid off foundations in landslide
The City of Bellevue is filing a lawsuit against the owners of a home that slid off its foundations and collapsed in mid-January.聽3 years ago
Clock ticking on bill to keep Washington in standard time year round
A crucial deadline to advance a bill from Sen. Jim Honeyford seeking to keep Washington state in standard time year round is days away.3 years ago
Gov. Inslee hopeful state could reach turning point in pandemic ‘in relatively near term’
With COVID-19 cases beginning to decline in parts of Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee expressed optimism regarding the state's status.3 years ago
Would Inslee bill making it illegal to lie about election fraud survive a court challenge?
Can a bill from Gov. Inslee making it illegal for candidates or elected leaders to lie about election fraud stand up to a court challenge?3 years ago
From Seattle to Atlanta: Starbucks union push builds steam across nation
A push among Starbucks workers to unionize has continued to grow across the United States, now spanning 30 cities and even more stores.3 years ago
Washington weighs significant changes to how (and when) it votes in 2022
A trio of proposals related to how Washington conducts its elections could bring dramatic voting changes to the state by the end of the legislative session.3 years ago
Rideshare companies pour millions into PAC ahead of push for Washington ballot initiative
Rideshare companies have poured over $2 million into a new PAC, in what appears to be the precursor for a Washington ballot initiative.聽3 years ago
Pickleball, dinosaurs, and a state nickname: Lawmakers weigh trio of lighthearted bills
Among the bills under consideration during the 2022 legislative session are a handful of more lighthearted proposals from lawmakers.3 years ago
State lawmaker: Bill moving Washington elections to even years is a ‘common sense’ shift
A newly-proposed bill in the state Legislature would seek to move most of Washington's statewide and local elections to even years.聽3 years ago
‘This is the year to do it’: Bill to reduce Washington sales tax garners bipartisan support
A proposal to reduce Washington's sales and use tax is garnering bipartisan support in the state Legislature this session.聽3 years ago
King County hospitals issue plea to public during ‘worst situation yet’
King County hospitals issued a plea to the public over the weekend, bearing a simple message: "We need your help."聽3 years ago
State Sen. Reuven Carlyle to step aside after 13 years in office
Washington State Sen. Reuven Carlyle will not be running for reelection in 2022, as he steps away from the Legislature after 13 years.3 years ago
Washington AG claims Google illegally tracks users in ‘dark’ pattern of behavior
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit on Monday against Google, alleging that the company illegally tracks its users.3 years ago
Group seeking to change how Seattle voting works builds large early war chest
A push to dramatically alter the way Seattle votes in primary elections is already getting significant financial support in its early days.3 years ago
UW modelers: State might finally be able to end ‘major restrictions’ once omicron wave passes
Modelers at the UW's Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation believe we could be nearing the end stages of major virus-related restrictions.聽3 years ago
‘I have no illusions the bill will pass’: Why state lawmaker is leading latest push for income tax
Sen. Bob Hasegawa admits his income tax proposal won't likely pass this session, but there's another reason he's sponsoring the bill.3 years ago
Puget Sound housing market hits record numbers as prices continue to soar
Despite historically low inventory, the Puget Sound region's housing market set records in 2021, as prices continued skyward.3 years ago
State lawmakers take up abortion debate amid uncertain future for Roe v. Wade
The national debate surrounding abortion and reproductive rights is also taking place in Washington during 2022's legislative session.3 years ago
