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WA takes another step to link its carbon market with California and Quebec

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 5, 2026 Washington’s cap-and-trade program could soon link with carbon markets in California and Quebec, a move that agency...

Cigarette tax hike still in play as WA legislative session wanes

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 4, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering raising the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2010, to $5...

Ban on police face coverings in WA nears final passage in Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 3, 2026 A prohibition on law enforcement covering their faces, motivated by masked federal immigration agents, is one step...

Low-Interest Disaster Loans Announced for Washington Flood Victims

Washington residents impacted by December’s historic flooding can now apply for low-interest disaster assistance loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The relief...

It’s lights out for WA Legislature’s effort to regulate data centers

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 2, 2026 Big technology companies scored a win in Olympia on Monday, as a sweeping bill to regulate data...

For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 2, 2026 Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to...

WA governor to fellow Democrats: Income tax bill still misses mark

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard February 27, 2026 Washington Democrats’ controversial income tax bill emerged from a state House panel Friday looking much different than...

Urban tree funding axed in WA House budget proposal

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard February 27, 2026 Funding that helps Washington communities plant and sustain trees is on the chopping block in the state...

Kent Becomes First City in Washington to Secure HB 2015 Public Safety Funding

Kent, WA | February 26, 2026 — The Kent Police Department announced that the City of Kent has become the first city in Washington...

$1B for WA broadband gets Trump administration approval

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 27, 2026 More than $1 billion to bring high-speed internet to more than 166,000 homes and businesses will soon...

WA moves to issue its own guidance for vaccines insurers must cover

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 26, 2026 Last fall, Washington and other Western states issued their own vaccine recommendations in a sharp rejection of...

Drunk driving limit will not be lowered in Washington this year

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard February 25, 2026 Pursuit of a tougher drunk driving law in Washington has run out of gas. Senate Bill 5067 to...

Six-term GOP lawmaker won’t seek reelection to WA House

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard February 24, 2026 Republican state Rep. Michelle Valdez of Gig Harbor said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection to...

Attempt to rein in surging lawsuit costs stalls in WA Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 24, 2026 Democrats’ main attempt to reduce skyrocketing lawsuit payouts by the state and local governments isn’t moving forward...

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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