Kate Stone
Inslee signs natural gas bill into law, critics say it comes at expense of customers
A controversial natural gas bill is now law. But the heated debate over how we warm our homes is far from over.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Washington becomes first state to ban lead in cookware
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Lead in Cookware Act Thursday, banning lead from any products used to cook food.3 years ago
James Lynch
King County’s plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash
The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Drones will be used to combat graffiti after Inslee signed new bill
State transportation officials have been authorized to use drones to address graffiti vandalism after Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1989 into law.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Pierce County: Sheriff Ed Troyer is not running for reelection
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer will not seek re-election, the sheriff's department confirmed.3 years ago
Julia Dallas
Harrell’s office announces Seattle preschool slots for thousands of kids
Thousands more families will have the chance to start their children's Seattle preschool education earlier, thanks to a program launching.3 years ago
Emma Burrows and Dasha Litvinova, The Associated Press
Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
With nearly all the precincts counted Monday, election officials said Putin had secured a record number of votes.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
After 30 years, ex-state House speaker Frank Chopp won’t seek reelection
Former state House Speaker Rep. Frank Chopp said Wednesday he won't seek reelection after a 30-year run serving in the Washington State Legislature.3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Washington pushes Trump over the top in GOP delegate count after presidential primary
After Tuesday's presidential primary, Washington, unofficially, put Donald Trump over the top to secure the Republican nomination again.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Markovich: What I learned this legislative session is citizens can break a 1-party rule
What was most remarkable covering this legislative session were the votes on three citizen initiatives and the break from one-party rule.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
‘Doesn’t enhance public safety’: Bill allows speed cameras to ticket responding police
A bill authorizes the use of speed cameras subjects police cars to speeding tickets, even if they are responding to an emergency.3 years ago
Julia Dallas
Lillian Hale celebrates birthday by becoming youngest state lawmaker
Lillian Hale, of Cathlamet, celebrated her 18th birthday by becoming the youngest lawmaker in Washington's history.3 years ago
Associated Press
Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters
President Joe Biden turned his State of the Union speech Thursday into an animated argument for a second term as he laced into Donald Trump.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Controversial ‘Clean Energy Bill’ drops ban on natural gas, may face challenge
Gov. Jay Inslee will be facing a difficult decision -- whether to sign the 'Clean Energy Bill' that aims to transform the state's biggest utility.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Former WSDOT worker sues over gas price whistleblowing claims
A conservative advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington, on behalf of a former WSDOT worker who said he was told to lie.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Strippers, book bans, guns: Examples of partisan divide persist in Olympia
Many final Washington State Legislature votes are seeing partisan divide and falling along party lines just days before the session ends.3 years ago
Danny Shapiro, KTAR
Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema won’t seek reelection for US Senate seat
The announcement from Kyrsten Sinema clears the way for a likely two-way race between Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers grant police more leeway in pursuing criminals
In a significant shift in law enforcement policy, Washington state lawmakers took decisive action on Monday, passing an initiative that erases restrictions on police pursuit.3 years ago
Associated Press
Nikki Haley wins her first Republican primary
Nikki Haley's victory Sunday, temporarily, halts Donald Trump’s sweep of the GOP contests. Though, that will likely change on Super Tuesday.3 years ago
Julia Dallas
Washington legislature unanimously passes bill to help over 35,000 veterans
The Washington legislature unanimously passed a bill on Friday that would help over 35,000 veterans access state benefits.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle City Atty. considers charges against Council demonstrators
The six arrested were among dozens in support of Palestine, protesting the city's funding plans for asylum seekers and refugees.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Expanded tolling on SR 520 to pay for project may be coming
The Washington State Legislature may expand tolling on SR 520 to make up the budget to finish the major project.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Wash. foster children could get boost from legislature
State senate legislation recently approved by the House aims to enhance foster care support for young people aged 18 to 21.3 years ago
