Drew Mikkelsen

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Pete Serrano has repeatedly sued the state, now he’s running for state attorney general

PASCO, Wash. — Pasco City Council members hear lots of complaints, but Mayor Pete Serrano said one changed his life. ”The owner of Shakey’s (Pizza) called me early in...

Washington’s rest stops in ‘critical condition,’ WSDOT says

The state agency is seeking up to half a billion dollars for repairs and maintenance for the aging rest stops. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — It’s going to cost more money to...

‘Let’s Go Washington’ accused of four violations

The Public Disclosure Commission is expected to announce its decision within a week. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The organization behind a series of initiatives on the November ballot could face fines from...

Minimum wage hike talk worries Olympia business owners

There's no formal proposal yet, but the topic is being discussed, a council member says. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Talk of raising the minimum wage for Olympia workers is raising concerns with...

‘A few surprises’ found in study of solitary confinement in Washington prisons

The Department of Corrections has plans to reduce solitary by 90% by 2028. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Researchers looking into the use of solitary confinement in Washington prisons said they were surprised...

Seattle skater works to protect others after near-death injury

Ryker Schellings nearly died in a 2019 crash. Now, he's taking to the skate park to help protect others. SEATTLE — Ryker Schellings has great memories of skateboarding. Just don’t ask...

Backlog to change the way Washington state makes license plates

Washington is moving to non-embossed plates to eliminate waiting times for drivers. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Car owners in Washington soon won’t have to wait months for a new license plate. ...

State superintendent: ‘Ambitious’ funding proposal would require new tax funding

Chris Reykdal supports state income tax as a possible "creative" solution. OLYMPIA, Wash. — State superintendent Chris Reykdal called his school funding proposal “ambitious,” and said new tax revenue would likely...

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