Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
The Petri Dish
President Donald Trump says he wants the Grand Old Party to keep its grip on Congress and vows to campaign on behalf of Republican candidates… Continue reading
The Petri Dish
The Grand Old Party endured a good old-fashioned butt-whupping on primary night. Now, Republican leaders in the Legislature must come up with a stunning counterpunch… Continue reading
Jerry Cornfield
Back in 1965, with mounting evidence of the ill effects of smoking, Congress decided every pack of cigarettes should come with a few words of… Continue reading
News Analysis
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
News Analysis
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.
Snohomish County gets $166,000, but if turnout is high this year, it might cost more.
News Analysis
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at a party fundraiser.
News Analysis
The conservative activist’s self-financing claim points to a lack of deep-pocketed donors.
Olympia
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
One of the bigger surprises of the just-completed legislative session occurred in the final hours when a Democrat-sponsored bill cutting the state property tax rate… Continue reading
Analysis
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state House.
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
Analysis
What did they do, and what matters to you?
The Petrie Dish
Funny how things change around here in the turn of a calendar year. Back on Feb. 16, 2017, I wrote, “This may surprise you, but… Continue reading
Q&A
Democrat Frank Chopp has had the speaker title since 1999, and he says he’s not retiring this year.
News Analysis
It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
