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WA bill to keep medical debt off credit reports signed into law
Washingtonians’ medical debt will not be included in their credit reports, under a bill that Gov. Bob Ferguson…
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WA bill to restrict outside National Guard from entering state is signed into law
During his inaugural address in January, Gov. Bob Ferguson highlighted his support for a bill that would grant…
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Ferguson criticizes Democrats’ $12B tax plan as ‘too risky’
The governor is still at odds with lawmakers in his party over how much revenue the state should…
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Washington AG defends state’s ‘sanctuary’ policy amid congressional scrutiny
Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, who represents eastern Washington, is among those pressuring Attorney General Nick Brown on…
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Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan
It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains, and property. A question now is…
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Washington takes ‘historic’ step toward full funding for special education
The House passed a Senate bill that ditches a cap on the flow of state dollars to school…
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Washington Senate passes bill to require speed limiting devices for habitual speeders
The state Senate passed a bill Tuesday attempting to stop habitual speeders in their tracks.
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WA officials considered offering National Guard help to Trump at Canadian border
Gov. Bob Ferguson opted against committing troops. His office says it was seeking ways to get ahead of…
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Permit requirement for gun purchases clears Washington Senate
The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about a dozen other states have in…
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Inslee proposes taxing the wealthy and businesses to close budget gap
His final spending plan calls for raising about $13 billion over four years from additional taxes. Republicans decry…
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First bills drop ahead of WA’s 2025 legislative session
Permanent standard time, immigration policies and fentanyl penalties were among the proposals pre-filed Monday.
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Once a must for wealthy Seattle-area liberals, Teslas feel Elon backlash
For many, Tesla has changed from a brand associated with climate action and innovation to something “much more…
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Boeing’s new CEO clips corporate jet trips in show of restraint
It’s one of several moves by Kelly Ortberg in recent months to permanently shrink Boeing’s costs.
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‘Everyone thought we were going to die’: Life after flight trauma
After the midair Alaska Airlines blowout earlier this year, Shandy Brewer has had recurring nightmares. She’s not alone.
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WA court system outage means firearm sales on hold
Buyers must wait until the Washington State Patrol can access databases for background checks.
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Ferguson, WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-elect Nick Brown are readying their legal teams.
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WA Supreme Court race is incredibly close
Just 0.05% separated Sal Mungia and Dave Larson on Tuesday. More votes will come Wednesday.
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Washington’s capital gains tax survives repeal effort
Voters were opposing Initiative 2109 by 63.2% to 36.8%, as of Tuesday.
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Voters are about to remake WA Legislature. Here are 7 races to watch.
Democrats hope to grow their majorities in the state House and Senate. The path may be through a…
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Bothell High grad goes viral as Boise State’s goth volleyball player
Nora Hayd said she was actually toning things down in her team photo shoot.