The Legislature has a Bill Information page. The more you already know about the bill, the easier it will be to find. Here are some tips:Search for bills by topic, by sponsor, by date...
Gun-safety advocates won that year with Initiative 594 – kicking off what has been nearly a decade of expanding firearms regulations in Washington.Now, as high-profile shootings around the nation remain constantly in...
For one thing, this was not the first lawsuit of its kind in the region. Two other similar lawsuits had been settled in recent years with the city of Yakima and Yakima...
You’re probably wondering why it was cold. That was my fault; I forgot to ask our facilities team to keep the heat on. They’re used to us working mostly from home and...
In 2004, Washington changed its primary ballot system to advance the two people with the most votes into the general election, regardless of party affiliation, instead of having voters choose their top...
Informing those big choices will be some big questions: How are major national issues like abortion and the economy driving campaigns across the state? What local issues will show up on the...
For Republicans, the election in Washington is about the economy and crime. For Democrats it is about abortion, climate and protecting democracy. For both sides, it’s us vs. them. And keeping “them”...
Some people I know just choose all the Democrats or Republicans on the ballot. Other friends and family members vote for women, with a preference for BIPOC women, so they can work...
