State budget negotiations are down to the wire A THIRD special session is underway in Olympia. Why is it taking so long to reach a budget agreement? Democrats have a…
What happens if there’s a state government shutdown?
Frame: State government shutdown disastrous for region
OLYMPIA — Despite two special sessions, Democrats and Republicans are no closer to a budget deal to avert a government shutdown. Negotiations have failed to result in a compromise with…
Agreement reached on testing requirements for high school graduation
Agreement reached on testing requirements for high school graduation OLYMPIA, Wash. – Students in the high school graduating class of 2017 who did not pass state-required standardized assessments will be…
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Print Associated Press Study links legalized pot with increase in car crash claims Seattle police shooting may show limits of crisis training Gov. Inslee calls lawmakers back for third special…
Newest House member receives committee assignments
OLYMPIA— Newly appointed to fill the 46th Legislative District seat vacated by former Rep. Jessyn Farrell earlier this month, Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), is spending time in Olympia getting updated…