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WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 17, 2026 The state Supreme Court on Thursday delivered the final blow to a controversial 2024 ballot measure pushed...

Will a new federal education tax credit be available in Washington?

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 16, 2026 Gov. Bob Ferguson has yet to decide whether Washington will join 31 other states that have opted...

Prime-time debates set for WA income tax repeal measure, high-stakes US House race

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 15, 2026 Two of Washington’s hottest ballot battles will be the subject of prime-time televised debates next month. On Oct....

WA lawmakers face another $1B decision on lawsuit payouts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 15, 2026 Washington needs to spend another $1.3 billion over the next two years to address skyrocketing lawsuit payouts...

Trump nominates Pete Serrano for US attorney in western WA

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 14, 2026 In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Pete Serrano, a former state attorney general...

WA’s longest-serving state House member at risk of ouster

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 14, 2026 Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos has rarely faced a competitive election challenge in her nearly three decades in...

Two WA public sector unions reach tentative deals on new contracts

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 11, 2026 Washington’s largest union for state government workers reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract early...

Reykdal seeks $2B infusion for WA public schools in next budget

by Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 10, 2026 The leader of Washington’s public school system on Thursday outlined his multibillion-dollar budget request...

Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 9, 2026 A quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange under the Affordable Care Act...

Hazardous waste management company hit with $1M Washington state fine

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 9, 2026 A national waste management company faces over $1 million in Washington state fines for alleged mishandling of...

Coming in November: A big election for WA’s Supreme Court

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 8, 2026 Five races for seats on Washington’s state Supreme Court are set to get much more attention over...

Penalty for ethics violations rises to $52K for WA state Rep. Tarra Simmons

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 3, 2026 A state ethics panel has ordered Democratic state Rep. Tarra Simmons to pay roughly $52,000 in penalties...

Uncounted late ballots jump in WA as fears of Postal Service delays intensify

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 2, 2026 SEATTLE — Over 20,000 ballots in Washington’s primary election last month were rejected because they came in...

WA officials decry Trump administration’s reported ramp-up in voter fraud investigations

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 1, 2026 The Trump administration is reportedly redoubling efforts to root out voter fraud in a number of states...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters

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WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters

Will a new federal education tax credit be available in Washington?

Prime-time debates set for WA income tax repeal measure, high-stakes US House race

WA lawmakers face another $1B decision on lawsuit payouts

Trump nominates Pete Serrano for US attorney in western WA

WA’s longest-serving state House member at risk of ouster

Two WA public sector unions reach tentative deals on new contracts

Reykdal seeks $2B infusion for WA public schools in next budget

Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA

Hazardous waste management company hit with $1M Washington state fine

Coming in November: A big election for WA’s Supreme Court

Penalty for ethics violations rises to $52K for WA state Rep. Tarra Simmons

Uncounted late ballots jump in WA as fears of Postal Service delays intensify

WA officials decry Trump administration’s reported ramp-up in voter fraud investigations

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