Legislation proposes a task force to study its potential advantages, abuses and guardrails for its use.
They aren’t tackling major issues, but many offer ideas worth consideration by public and lawmakers.
Backed by a visit to view safety successes, lawmakers are again pitching ways to reduce accidents.
Even after the Legislature adopted legislation and funding, several proposals are back this year.
The highlights: the last 747 rolls out, solutions for addiction, a tragic sub accident and a farewell to a whale.
An agreement among tribes, states and the federal government moves work forward to protect all interests.
A state commission could focus on their needs in education, health, jobs, families and the courts.
Rather than a costly new line, an upgraded Amtrak Cascades offers faster travel, sooner and cleaner.
New comment rules should better prevent abuse of online testimony from hate speech and disruption.
Susanna Johnson, a 30-year veteran of the agency, is emphasizing professionalism and transparency.
The Everett City Council can bar its members from other offices, but should not do so retroactively.
Contracts for preliminary work on an AquaSox stadium honor team’s 40 years of family fun and tradition.
Efforts locally and at the state level seek to counter the incivility that has mired public discourse.
The right to record police activity is clear, but so is the need to respect the safety of officers and others.
Inflation sapped donations for charities last year; things may be looking up this year for more.
Shopping local stores is a great way to find gifts and supports local economies and your neighbors.
State lawmakers need to address threats to election workers to protect them and the election process.
The latest national assessment on climate change outlines current and coming threats and opportunities.
WM has upgraded its Woodinville recycling center, and we can make more effort to recycle smarter.
Poor voter turnout in odd-numbered years calls for a switch to even-year elections for more races.
