Associated Press
Hanford misses $190,500 from incentive programs, audit shows
Gov. Jay Inslee, thousands of teachers rally at Capitol (Chopp)
Pols quietly paving way for transportation deal (Clibborn, Hobbs)
Inslee signs state medical marijuana system changes into law
Legislature adjourns, will return in special session (Hunter, McCoy)
Recall hearing set for Washington state auditor
Seattle residents call for rent control from City Council
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
House Democrats see carbon emissions tax as educational funding fix (Carlyle)
Gov. Jay Inslee, thousands of teachers rally at Capitol (Chopp)
Washington state Legislature passes oil train safety bill (Rolfes)
Legislature extends session, transportation talks roll on (Clibborn, Hobbs)
Bothell Reporter
Legislature misses the chance to limit vaccine exemptions | Guest Column
Lawmakers can ensure opportunity for students, economic growth with STEM education investments | Guest Column (Hansen, Kagi, Lytton, Berquist, Keiser, Conway)
Central Kitsap Reporter
Op-Ed: Mayor Lent: Invest in Washington’s ferries
Columbian
No light rail! Capisce? (Wylie)
City: Waterfront project could generate $33M in tax revenue
In Our View: Inslee Awaits Climate Win
The Daily News
State looking for comments on new opioid drug rules
Editorial via Seattle Times: Don’t use students as pawns in walkout
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Legislature extends session, transportation talks roll on (Clibborn, Hobbs)
Unfinished in Olympia: budget, transportation, pay raises, pot (Sells)
Agreement on oil, marijuana as Legislature adjourns for now (Farrell)
Female vets seek health care to match their growing presence in the military
Guest column: State tax increases simply not necessary
Op-ed: New technology can help reduce risks from landslides
Pro-Con: A fast-track to trade or a fast-track to bad deals? (Trade Promotion Authority)
Editorial: Nothing ‘special’ about delay (Special session)
Islands’ Sounder
Ranker proposal funds education, income inequality (Ranker)
Journal of the San Juan Islands
WSF turns to staggered release for San Juan summer sailing reservations
Kirkland Report
Lake Washington teachers vote to walk out over state funding
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Editorial: OUR VIEW | Taking down stereotypes to focus the help
Maple Valley Reporter
Gov. Jay Inslee signs Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s request to renew, expand ID theft task forces (Kirby)
News Tribune (subscription required)
Alleged shooter apprehended at North Thurston High School in Lacey, no injuries
House Democrats see carbon emissions tax as educational funding fix (Carlyle)
Gov. Jay Inslee, thousands of teachers rally at Capitol (Chopp)
Trudnowski: Higher taxes not the best way to reduce emissions
Anderson: South Sound desperately needs transportation package
Olympian (subscription required)
Government lawyers will defend Auditor Troy Kelley against recall
Peninsula residents give commission an earful on proposed Narrows toll increase
Governor signs medical marijuana bill; deal on recreational pot is elusive (Carlyle, Sawyer)
More teachersjoining walkouts; senator seeks to dock their pay
Lund: Legislature needs to fix education funding leak
Peninsula Daily News
State lawmakers run into overtime; extended session could cost taxpayers close to $500,000 (Hargrove, Tharinger, Van De Wege)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Legal pot: Oregon expects far less tax revenue than Washington
Seattle Times (subscription required)
State lawmakers address sexual violence on campuses (Kohl-Welles)
As Olympia budget talks go into OT, what could possibly change? (Hunter, Habib)
State attorneys to defend auditor Kelley on some recall allegations
Editorial: Don’t use students as pawns in walkout
Guest Opinion: Did Olympia learn anything from the recession?
Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon City Council asks for changes in state forest law
Spokesman Review
Spin Control: Washington legislators left much to do upon their return
Washington Legislature wraps up – for now
Editorial: Feds ought to regulate pot based on proven data
Yakima Herald Republic
Protecting water quality leads to problems with permits
Editorial: Legislature gets no extra credit for its extra session
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Shooter at North Thurston High School captured
State Attorney General readies progress report on school funding
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Gunman at North Thurston High School tackled by staff
KPLU FM
Judge: UW Trustees’ Private Dinners Violated Open Meetings Laws
Three Speed: New Tolls and Carpooling Requirements Expected To Decongest I-405
KUOW FM
Same-Sex Marriage, In The Justices’ Words
Pop-Up Podcast: Same-Sex Marriage And The Supreme Court
Inslee Signs Sweeping Medical Marijuana Regulation Measure
Oil Train Safety Legislation Passes In Washington (Farrell)
Washington Governor’s Office: Troy Kelley’s Pay Can Be Withheld
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Senator: Stalling negotiations part of Democrats’ strategy
NW Public Radio
As Students Refuse Tests, Washington Superintendent Warns Of Consequences
Inslee Signs Sweeping Medical Marijuana Regulation Measure
Troy Kelley Recall Petition Advances To Pierce County Court
Q13 TV (FOX)
Hero staffer credited with stopping shooter, likely saving lives at North Thurston High School
WEB
Capitol Record (TVW)
Washington’s regular legislative session ends; special session to begin April 29
Medical marijuana regulations signed into law
Crosscut
Can the Legislature get more done in overtime?
Marijuana marriage: 2 pot systems pronounced 1 (Carlyle)
Lawmakers strike compromise on oil trains (Rolfes, Farrell, McCoy)
HDC Advance
McBride: Our Budget Works For Everyone, Not Just The Wealthy Few
Publicola
Suburbs Show Strong Support for Transit-Oriented Development
Sawant Calls Affordable Housing Town Hall “Ground Zero” for a “Housing Justice” Movement
Schmudget
During Special Session, Lawmakers Must Take Long View in Budget Talks
Requiring Greater Accountability for Boeing Tax Breaks Should Remain a Priority
Seattle P.I.
Legislature increases scrutiny of oil trains; Puget Sound left out (Farrell, McCoy, Ranker)
Slog
The Morning News: State Legislature to Start Special Session, Hundreds Pack City Council Chambers for Rent Control Forum
Governor Signs Bill Overhauling Washington’s Medical Marijuana System (Cody, Carlyle)