Northwest
State money for postage-paid ballots might not be enough
Snohomish County gets $166,000, but if turnout is high this year, it might cost more.
Opinion
President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…
Opinion
Eyman says he will spend $500K of his own money on initiative
The conservative activist’s self-financing claim points to a lack of deep-pocketed donors.
News
Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
Northwest
Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.
Northwest
Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.
Northwest
Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
Northwest
State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound Transit car fees
It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state…
Northwest
Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a do-over
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
Northwest
As the legislative session ends, a look forward to November
What did they do, and what matters to you?
Northwest
State House speaker talks taxes, death penalty, and harassment
Democrat Frank Chopp has had the speaker title since 1999, and he says he’s not retiring this year.
Opinion
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
Opinion
Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
Opinion
Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule
It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
Opinion
Firearms banned from state Senate gallery during sessions | The Petri Dish
Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib calls for prohibiting overcoats, large bags
Opinion
Tax overhaul plan does not add up, Democrats insist | The Petri Dish
A tax overhaul plan drawn up by Republicans in Congress will be a good deal for many households…
Opinion
Initial returns point to a power shift in the state Senate
Democrats went to bed Tuesday night confidently declaring their party will control the levers of legislating in state…
Opinion
Department of Education secretary coming to Bellevue | The Petri Dish
It was going to happen eventually.
Opinion
Frustrations with new distracted driving law | The Petri Dish
The state’s new law that targets distracted drivers sure is irritating folks.
Opinion
Lawmakers, governor get a raise unless 129,811 people object | The Petri Dish
State lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee will get a raise this fall unless enough people object in the…