Power Up: Nearly half the Senate, returning next week, in high-risk age group for coronavirus One hundred U.S. senators are scheduled to return to the Capitol on Monday as Senate… READ MORE

Free college: Can Washington keep that promise during a recession? Last spring, Washington lawmakers made national headlines when they passed an innovative plan to pay some or all of the… READ MORE

‘We will have major social distancing after May 4th.’ WA governor offers reality check in interview. With his current stay home order set to expire in less than a week,… READ MORE

Some fishing, hunting and state parks will reopen May 5 People suffering from cabin fever as Washington’s coronavirus shutdown enters Week 7 may get some relief with the partial reopening… READ MORE

Virus to have longstanding effect on state budget Even once Washington’s economy fully reopens, the effect on state revenues from the coronavirus shutdown is expected to be felt for months… READ MORE