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Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax
Former AG Rob McKenna leads constitutional challenge against 9.9% tax on earnings above $1 million starting Thursday.
Vancouver mayor counters IBR’s proposal for the only light rail stop to be at the waterfront
Vancouver's mayor wants light rail extended beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN buses at Library Square.
Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’
Lars Larson argues Oregon and Washington are suing DOJ to avoid cleaning up fraudulent voter rolls before elections.
Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County
Psychiatric provider calls for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending.
‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Casey Sixkiller says every watershed in Washington has dropped below 75% of normal water supply.
Schools expect minimal impact with Title IX pacts rescinded
Federal officials rescinded agreements with six school districts, saying previous administrations misapplied Title IX protections.
Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax
Phil Talmadge and Rob McKenna have joined forces with the Citizens Action Defense Fund to oppose Washington’s new tax on high-income earners, raising legal and constitutional questions.
Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits
A wave of exits from Congress—over 65 lawmakers—will usher in unfamiliar faces and decrease veteran expertise, shifting the political landscape in Washington.
Opinion: Sheriffs fight back
Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify and remove sheriffs, bypassing voter oversight in Washington.
Fiscal fallout: $375 million bond debt indirectly funding operating budget
Shifting $375 million from a loan fund impacts local infrastructure as Washington state covers operating costs with bond debt, prompting concern among officials and advocacy groups.
Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs
Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter authority by allowing removal for certification issues.
Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power
Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action.
Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?
Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year.
White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion
President Trump’s budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.
Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax
Brian Heywood is petitioning the state Supreme Court after the Secretary of State rejected a referendum to repeal Washington’s new 9.9% tax on income over $1 million.
VIDEO: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI
Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discuss concerns about sports policies after one student faced an investigation for harassment.
As Washington lawmakers punt on school cellphone ban, some want more action
At Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, all-day phone removal led to fewer conflicts and more student engagement, but some parents and lawmakers argue a ban should not be imposed statewide.
POLL: Do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff?
A new poll asks if a state commission—not voters—should have the power to remove an elected sheriff, following concerns raised by Clark County Sheriff John Horch.