Local News
High schoolers may not need to pass biology test to graduate
OLYMPIA — A state requirement that high school students pass a biology exam in order to graduate would…
Local News
3rd special session begins; lawmakers struggle over budget
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers began a third special session Wednesday amid spreading concern they will be unable to reach…
Local News
With state budget impasse, countdown to shutdown is on
OLYMPIA — An exchange between the chief House and Senate budget writers Tuesday doesn’t bode well for those…
Local News
Solving McCleary is like figuring out a Rubik’s Cube
OLYMPIA — Any day now lawmakers will reveal how they solved the McCleary Rubik’s Cube.
Local News
House, Senate narrow differences on testing requirements
OLYMPIA — As graduation season nears an end, lawmakers moved a critical step closer Monday to making it…
Local News
Dems, GOP sit down for serious talks on water rights law
OLYMPIA — Negotiations on new state rules for drilling wells began this week, ending the longest political stand-off…
Local News
Lawmakers reach deal on paid family leave for all workers
OLYMPIA — Workers in Washington would enjoy the best paid family leave benefits in the nation under a…
Local News
GOP senators continue push to slash Sound Transit car tab fees
OLYMPIA — Republican senators renewed their push Tuesday to make Sound Transit redo how it calculates car tab…
Local News
Backers of district elections in Everett running out of time
EVERETT — An ambitious attempt to redistribute political power in Everett might not make it to the ballot…
Local News
State agencies prep for ‘unlikely’ government shutdown
OLYMPIA — State agencies are beginning to inform workers and contractors of what to expect if a partial…
Local News
Deja vu again as state budget impasse spurs shutdown plans
OLYMPIA — As lawmakers creep toward finding agreement on a new state budget by the end of the…
Local News
Talk and tension rise over collective bargaining reform
OLYMPIA — Teachers in the Everett School District incited quite a stir with their talk of striking on…
Local News
Sullivan leads race for dollars in Everett mayoral contest
EVERETT — Fueled by the check-writing of city firefighters, Brian Sullivan enjoys a sizable fundraising lead in the…
Local News
Wanted: Someone to be Gold Bar’s next mayor, council members
GOLD BAR — Mayor Lee Hodo isn’t seeking re-election this fall but he may be keeping the job…
Local News
No easy fix for Washington’s broken process of legislating
OLYMPIA — Washington voters amended the state Constitution in 1979 in hopes of bringing discipline to a legislating…
Local News
Everett teachers ready to strike if bargaining rights limited
EVERETT — Several hundred Everett school teachers made clear Thursday they are prepared to strike if state lawmakers…
Local News
Sound Transit tax persists for property owners who can’t vote
OLYMPIA — There is disappointing news for a handful of Snohomish County residents surprised to see a Sound…
Local News
High school graduation testing rules stymie state lawmakers
OLYMPIA — With graduation ceremonies days away at most public high schools, students around the state are awaiting…
Local News
Boeing’s Washington tax-break savings in 2016: $242 million
OLYMPIA —The Boeing Co. boosted its investment in Washington in 2016 while garnering less tax savings from the…
Local News
Experience pays when prepping for government shutdown
The process of shutting down state government is under way, again.