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Washington charges drivers for buying studded tires. Why doesn’t Oregon?

by Mia Maldonado, Washington State Standard March 30, 2026 As weather warms and more Oregonians spend their time outside, spring brings the telltale clicking sounds of...

Pharmaceutical giants sue WA over new drug pricing law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 30, 2026 Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to...

As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 28, 2026 Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first...

More Democratic legislative staff seek to unionize in Washington

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 27, 2026 Another group of Democratic staff in the Washington Legislature wants to unionize. Roughly 20 employees who handle policy...

New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 27, 2026 EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing...

Rainier Avenue Upgrade Nears Completion in Renton

Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced that Phase 4 of the Rainier Avenue South improvement project has reached substantial completion, marking...

Feds launch probe into Washington program to redress housing discrimination

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 25, 2026 Washington’s program offering no-interest home loans to residents harmed by historical discrimination has landed in the Trump...

Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 24, 2026 Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington...

New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding...

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism. To address this, Washington is establishing a...

Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 22, 2026 With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at...

Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

by Henry Brannan, Washington State Standard March 19, 2026 The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water...

Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 14, 2026 Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the...

WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 13, 2026 Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set...

Car Seats Are Mandatory: Kent Police Reminds Parents to Protect Young Passengers

WA judge rejects bid to ditch description of income tax initiative’s budget effects

2 votes separate WA Democrats in Bellingham-area state Senate race

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