Bill would effectively ban single-family zoning in Washington state
A bill moving through Olympia is looking to restrict single-family zoning across Washington state's largest cities.7 years ago
AG Ferguson looks to end solitary confinement for juveniles
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is pushing forward on a bill that would ban excessive solitary confinement for juveniles.7 years ago
Sen. Cantwell: ‘Tremendously important’ to invest in state’s space economy
Sen. Maria Cantwell spoke out Wednesday to stress the need for Washington state to continuing investing in its budding space economy.7 years ago
Zillow unveils tool to connect Seattle’s homeless with affordable housing
Zillow unveiled a new tool Wednesday, designed to connect Seattle families with affordable housing options across the city.7 years ago
WA Supreme Court upholds ST3 in separate car tabs lawsuit
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sound Transit Thursday, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of car tab fees levied by ST3.7 years ago
Seattle Mayor Durkan: Sawant big business tax ‘not a plan I can support’
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan stated Wednesday that she does not support Councilmember Kshama Sawant's latest proposal for a big business tax.7 years ago
Eyman calls judge’s 976 ruling ‘a win’ as court battle continues
A judge issued an initial ruling on the ongoing I-976 court battle Wednesday, rejecting the core arguments that claim it's unconstitutional.7 years ago
Sawant details expansive plan to tax Amazon, other Seattle big businesses
Councilmember Kshama Sawant spoke Wednesday to unveil her proposal to tax Seattle's biggest businesses.7 years ago
State lawmaker sets sights on ‘reasonable’ car tab relief
A measure to provide car tab relief for Washington drivers was recently approved in a state Senate committee.7 years ago
WA Sen. Patty Murray: Trump 2020 budget ‘a nonstarter’
Washington Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Pramila Jayapal spoke out Tuesday against President Trump's proposed budget for 2020.7 years ago
Sawant faces ethics violations for ‘Tax Amazon’ campaign
Charges were filed against Kshama Sawant Monday, accusing her of using her position as a City Councilmember to promote her Tax Amazon campaign.7 years ago
Seattle City Council has ‘deep concerns’ with possible ban on big business taxes
Seattle City Council will soon send a letter to the state Legislature, voicing its opposition to the possibility of a ban on all future big business taxes across Washington.7 years ago
Seattle area gets wettest start to a year in over a decade
The Seattle area has been drenched in 2020, marking the third most rain the region has ever seen to start a year.7 years ago
Sawant: Amazon support of state head tax is ‘bottom line political calculus’
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant addressed her stance Friday on a controversial big business tax proposal currently in the state Legislature.7 years ago
Why Washington will weather Boeing’s 737 MAX crisis
Despite the many issues Boeing faces, one economist predicts Washington state is better equipped than ever to deal with the consequences.7 years ago
Amazon hopes to have 15,000 jobs in Bellevue in ‘next few years’
Amazon confirmed its plans to create thousands of new jobs in Bellevue in a recent post to the company's "Day One" blog.7 years ago
WA Rep. Jayapal: GOP ‘exemplified cowardice’ in impeachment vote
With the Senate voting to acquit the President on impeachment charges, Washington state's own representatives in Congress weighed in.7 years ago
WA Sen. Patty Murray: State of the Union was ‘more blunder and broken promises’
In the wake of 2020's State of the Union address, Washington state's Democrats and Republicans stood divided.7 years ago
WA Rep. Kilmer hopes to ‘find common ground’ ahead of State of the Union
With 2020's State of the Union address taking place Tuesday evening, Washington Rep. Derek Kilmer weighed in on what he hopes to see from the president.7 years ago
Businesses, politicians weigh in on proposal for state head tax
A committee hearing was held Tuesday morning for a bill that would impose a tax on businesses with employees making at least $150,000.7 years ago
Report: CBP admits it ‘made mistakes’ detaining Iranian-Americans at border in WA
Washington lawmakers met with border officials Monday, where CBP reportedly admitted fault for detaining Iranian-Americans at the U.S./Canada border in Blaine.7 years ago
Seattle Navigation Team cleaned over 1,500 tons of trash to close out 2019
Seattle's Navigation Team released data from the end of 2019, including details on its efforts to clean homeless encampments, shelter referrals, and more.7 years ago
WA lawmaker looks to break ground on universal basic income
A lawmaker in Olympia has a proposal on the table that would act as an entryway into universal basic income in Washington state.7 years ago
